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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,575.04, 1,040,514.40 and 511,874

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,575.04, 1,040,514.40 and 511,874 is: 766,817.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,575.04 : 1,040,514.40 = 511,874 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,575.04/1,040,514.40 = 511,874/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,575.04x = 1,040,514.40 × 511,874
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,575.04x = 532,612,267,985.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,612,267,985.60/694,575.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,817.46

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