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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734,214.74, 1,011,328.52 and 518,984.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734,214.74, 1,011,328.52 and 518,984.78 is: 714,864.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734,214.74 : 1,011,328.52 = 518,984.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734,214.74/1,011,328.52 = 518,984.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734,214.74x = 1,011,328.52 × 518,984.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734,214.74x = 524,864,109,459.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,864,109,459.93/734,214.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 714,864.58

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