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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 679,114.69, 1,017,725.82 and 510,438.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 679,114.69, 1,017,725.82 and 510,438.21 is: 764,946.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    679,114.69 : 1,017,725.82 = 510,438.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    679,114.69/1,017,725.82 = 510,438.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    679,114.69x = 1,017,725.82 × 510,438.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    679,114.69x = 519,486,148,688.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,486,148,688.03/679,114.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,946.12

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