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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,572.88, 1,075,044 and 514,403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,572.88, 1,075,044 and 514,403.36 is: 771,737.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,572.88 : 1,075,044 = 514,403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,572.88/1,075,044 = 514,403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,572.88x = 1,075,044 × 514,403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,572.88x = 553,006,245,747.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,006,245,747.84/716,572.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,737.62

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