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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629,169.66, 867,499.47 and 514,021.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629,169.66, 867,499.47 and 514,021.68 is: 708,733.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629,169.66 : 867,499.47 = 514,021.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629,169.66/867,499.47 = 514,021.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629,169.66x = 867,499.47 × 514,021.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629,169.66x = 445,913,534,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,913,534,968.51/629,169.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,733.37

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