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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 704,228.13, 1,055,986.99 and 501,708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 704,228.13, 1,055,986.99 and 501,708.52 is: 752,309.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    704,228.13 : 1,055,986.99 = 501,708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    704,228.13/1,055,986.99 = 501,708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    704,228.13x = 1,055,986.99 × 501,708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    704,228.13x = 529,797,669,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,797,669,892.16/704,228.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,309.72

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