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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,048.60, 1,008,072.90 and 506,160.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,048.60, 1,008,072.90 and 506,160.60 is: 759,240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,048.60 : 1,008,072.90 = 506,160.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,048.60/1,008,072.90 = 506,160.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,048.60x = 1,008,072.90 × 506,160.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,048.60x = 510,246,783,907.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,246,783,907.74/672,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,240.90

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