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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,297.73, 1,085,127 and 510,481.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,297.73, 1,085,127 and 510,481.33 is: 765,849.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,297.73 : 1,085,127 = 510,481.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,297.73/1,085,127 = 510,481.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,297.73x = 1,085,127 × 510,481.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,297.73x = 553,937,074,178.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,937,074,178.91/723,297.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,849.32

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