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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,042.10, 1,008,063.15 and 506,154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,042.10, 1,008,063.15 and 506,154.10 is: 759,231.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,042.10 : 1,008,063.15 = 506,154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,042.10/1,008,063.15 = 506,154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,042.10x = 1,008,063.15 × 506,154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,042.10x = 510,235,296,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,235,296,431.42/672,042.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,231.15

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