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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,667.29, 989,018.13 and 513,363.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,667.29, 989,018.13 and 513,363.38 is: 707,466.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,667.29 : 989,018.13 = 513,363.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,667.29/989,018.13 = 513,363.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,667.29x = 989,018.13 × 513,363.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,667.29x = 507,725,690,098.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,725,690,098.08/717,667.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,466.68

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