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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,728.71, 1,047,253.20 and 511,587.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,728.71, 1,047,253.20 and 511,587.38 is: 764,577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,728.71 : 1,047,253.20 = 511,587.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,728.71/1,047,253.20 = 511,587.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,728.71x = 1,047,253.20 × 511,587.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,728.71x = 535,761,515,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,761,515,548.35/700,728.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,577.66

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