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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,713.70, 1,087,070.55 and 512,137.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,713.70, 1,087,070.55 and 512,137.30 is: 768,205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,713.70 : 1,087,070.55 = 512,137.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,713.70/1,087,070.55 = 512,137.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,713.70x = 1,087,070.55 × 512,137.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,713.70x = 556,729,376,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,729,376,386.52/724,713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,205.95

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