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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 682,247.56, 941,761.02 and 512,973.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 682,247.56, 941,761.02 and 512,973.40 is: 708,098.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    682,247.56 : 941,761.02 = 512,973.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    682,247.56/941,761.02 = 512,973.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    682,247.56x = 941,761.02 × 512,973.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    682,247.56x = 483,098,352,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,098,352,416.87/682,247.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708,098.32

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