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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,056.42, 1,009,833.96 and 514,599.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,056.42, 1,009,833.96 and 514,599.38 is: 709,863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,056.42 : 1,009,833.96 = 514,599.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,056.42/1,009,833.96 = 514,599.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,056.42x = 1,009,833.96 × 514,599.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,056.42x = 519,659,929,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,659,929,718.95/732,056.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,863.22

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