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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,988.60, 1,054,482.90 and 514,982.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,988.60, 1,054,482.90 and 514,982.20 is: 772,473.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,988.60 : 1,054,482.90 = 514,982.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,988.60/1,054,482.90 = 514,982.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,988.60x = 1,054,482.90 × 514,982.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,988.60x = 543,039,923,704.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,039,923,704.38/702,988.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772,473.30

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