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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717,670.16, 989,022.10 and 513,366.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717,670.16, 989,022.10 and 513,366.26 is: 707,470.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717,670.16 : 989,022.10 = 513,366.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717,670.16/989,022.10 = 513,366.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717,670.16x = 989,022.10 × 513,366.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717,670.16x = 507,730,571,268.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,730,571,268.38/717,670.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707,470.65

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