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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,908.16, 1,019,220.48 and 512,471.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,908.16, 1,019,220.48 and 512,471.04 is: 706,882.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,908.16 : 1,019,220.48 = 512,471.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,908.16/1,019,220.48 = 512,471.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,908.16x = 1,019,220.48 × 512,471.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,908.16x = 522,320,979,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,320,979,374.90/738,908.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706,882.14

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