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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,666.76, 1,001,760.85 and 511,137.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,666.76, 1,001,760.85 and 511,137.91 is: 704,639.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,666.76 : 1,001,760.85 = 511,137.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,666.76/1,001,760.85 = 511,137.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,666.76x = 1,001,760.85 × 511,137.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,666.76x = 512,037,947,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,037,947,188.82/726,666.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,639.29

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