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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,721.21, 992,161.55 and 512,122.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,721.21, 992,161.55 and 512,122.97 is: 706,962.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,721.21 : 992,161.55 = 512,122.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,721.21/992,161.55 = 512,122.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,721.21x = 992,161.55 × 512,122.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,721.21x = 508,108,717,145.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,108,717,145.19/718,721.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,962.19

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