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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,593.38, 1,075,074.75 and 514,423.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,593.38, 1,075,074.75 and 514,423.86 is: 771,768.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,593.38 : 1,075,074.75 = 514,423.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,593.38/1,075,074.75 = 514,423.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,593.38x = 1,075,074.75 × 514,423.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,593.38x = 553,044,102,683.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,044,102,683.54/716,593.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771,768.37

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