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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,039.16, 929,746.84 and 512,540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,039.16, 929,746.84 and 512,540.16 is: 706,980.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,039.16 : 929,746.84 = 512,540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,039.16/929,746.84 = 512,540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,039.16x = 929,746.84 × 512,540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,039.16x = 476,532,594,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,532,594,133.09/674,039.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,980.58

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