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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733,058.91, 1,011,021.52 and 515,986.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733,058.91, 1,011,021.52 and 515,986.18 is: 711,638.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733,058.91 : 1,011,021.52 = 515,986.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733,058.91/1,011,021.52 = 515,986.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733,058.91x = 1,011,021.52 × 515,986.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733,058.91x = 521,673,132,002.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,673,132,002.59/733,058.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,638.76

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