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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 710,359.52, 1,063,837.05 and 517,717.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 710,359.52, 1,063,837.05 and 517,717.62 is: 775,335.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    710,359.52 : 1,063,837.05 = 517,717.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    710,359.52/1,063,837.05 = 517,717.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    710,359.52x = 1,063,837.05 × 517,717.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    710,359.52x = 550,767,185,593.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,767,185,593.82/710,359.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,335.83

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