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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688,763.78, 950,751.87 and 517,177.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688,763.78, 950,751.87 and 517,177.43 is: 713,898.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688,763.78 : 950,751.87 = 517,177.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688,763.78/950,751.87 = 517,177.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688,763.78x = 950,751.87 × 517,177.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688,763.78x = 491,707,408,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,707,408,694.29/688,763.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713,898.47

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