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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,732.08, 1,047,258.23 and 511,590.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,732.08, 1,047,258.23 and 511,590.75 is: 764,582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,732.08 : 1,047,258.23 = 511,590.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,732.08/1,047,258.23 = 511,590.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,732.08x = 1,047,258.23 × 511,590.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,732.08x = 535,767,622,689.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,767,622,689.88/700,732.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,582.70

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