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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681,734.26, 942,493.89 and 511,673.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681,734.26, 942,493.89 and 511,673.14 is: 707,385.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681,734.26 : 942,493.89 = 511,673.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681,734.26/942,493.89 = 511,673.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681,734.26x = 942,493.89 × 511,673.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681,734.26x = 482,248,808,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,248,808,127.12/681,734.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,385.32

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