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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 708,901.60, 1,062,430.80 and 511,679.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 708,901.60, 1,062,430.80 and 511,679.20 is: 766,853.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    708,901.60 : 1,062,430.80 = 511,679.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    708,901.60/1,062,430.80 = 511,679.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    708,901.60x = 1,062,430.80 × 511,679.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    708,901.60x = 543,623,741,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,623,741,799.36/708,901.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,853.60

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