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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,046.40, 1,051,569.60 and 514,422.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,046.40, 1,051,569.60 and 514,422.40 is: 771,633.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,046.40 : 1,051,569.60 = 514,422.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,046.40/1,051,569.60 = 514,422.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,046.40x = 1,051,569.60 × 514,422.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,046.40x = 540,950,957,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,950,957,399.04/701,046.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,633.60

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