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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 522,271.62, 716,041.07 and 512,823.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 522,271.62, 716,041.07 and 512,823.78 is: 703,087.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    522,271.62 : 716,041.07 = 512,823.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    522,271.62/716,041.07 = 512,823.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    522,271.62x = 716,041.07 × 512,823.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    522,271.62x = 367,202,885,588.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,202,885,588.53/522,271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,087.96

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