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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 726,677.66, 1,002,177.06 and 508,774.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 726,677.66, 1,002,177.06 and 508,774.70 is: 701,662.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    726,677.66 : 1,002,177.06 = 508,774.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    726,677.66/1,002,177.06 = 508,774.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    726,677.66x = 1,002,177.06 × 508,774.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    726,677.66x = 509,882,333,048.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,882,333,048.38/726,677.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,662.32

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