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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643,336.74, 963,479.68 and 509,787.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643,336.74, 963,479.68 and 509,787.59 is: 763,472.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643,336.74 : 963,479.68 = 509,787.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643,336.74/963,479.68 = 509,787.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643,336.74x = 963,479.68 × 509,787.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643,336.74x = 491,169,977,989.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,169,977,989.30/643,336.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763,472.61

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