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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,047.90, 1,051,571.85 and 514,423.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,047.90, 1,051,571.85 and 514,423.90 is: 771,635.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,047.90 : 1,051,571.85 = 514,423.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,047.90/1,051,571.85 = 514,423.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,047.90x = 1,051,571.85 × 514,423.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,047.90x = 540,953,692,207.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,953,692,207.22/701,047.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,635.85

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