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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,057.41, 939,971.33 and 519,607.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,057.41, 939,971.33 and 519,607.40 is: 717,143.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,057.41 : 939,971.33 = 519,607.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,057.41/939,971.33 = 519,607.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,057.41x = 939,971.33 × 519,607.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,057.41x = 488,416,051,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,416,051,557.95/681,057.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,143.74

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