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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,001.35, 1,008,002.03 and 506,113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,001.35, 1,008,002.03 and 506,113.35 is: 759,170.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,001.35 : 1,008,002.03 = 506,113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,001.35/1,008,002.03 = 506,113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,001.35x = 1,008,002.03 × 506,113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,001.35x = 510,163,281,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,163,281,679.53/672,001.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,170.03

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