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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,907.28, 1,014,944.33 and 518,839.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,907.28, 1,014,944.33 and 518,839.32 is: 715,569.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,907.28 : 1,014,944.33 = 518,839.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,907.28/1,014,944.33 = 518,839.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,907.28x = 1,014,944.33 × 518,839.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,907.28x = 526,593,028,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,593,028,199.72/735,907.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,569.81

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