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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736,042.42, 1,016,509.53 and 507,194.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736,042.42, 1,016,509.53 and 507,194.74 is: 700,460.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736,042.42 : 1,016,509.53 = 507,194.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736,042.42/1,016,509.53 = 507,194.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736,042.42x = 1,016,509.53 × 507,194.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736,042.42x = 515,568,286,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,568,286,775.87/736,042.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700,460.02

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