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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,968.10, 1,054,452.15 and 514,961.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,968.10, 1,054,452.15 and 514,961.70 is: 772,442.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,968.10 : 1,054,452.15 = 514,961.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,968.10/1,054,452.15 = 514,961.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,968.10x = 1,054,452.15 × 514,961.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,968.10x = 543,002,471,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,002,471,732.66/702,968.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,442.55

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