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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 721,955.88, 1,081,750.14 and 511,215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 721,955.88, 1,081,750.14 and 511,215.48 is: 765,985.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    721,955.88 : 1,081,750.14 = 511,215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    721,955.88/1,081,750.14 = 511,215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    721,955.88x = 1,081,750.14 × 511,215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    721,955.88x = 553,007,417,060.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,007,417,060.17/721,955.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,985.06

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