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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,731.71, 1,047,257.67 and 511,590.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,731.71, 1,047,257.67 and 511,590.38 is: 764,582.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,731.71 : 1,047,257.67 = 511,590.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,731.71/1,047,257.67 = 511,590.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,731.71x = 1,047,257.67 × 511,590.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,731.71x = 535,766,944,116.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,766,944,116.93/700,731.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,582.14

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