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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,377.97, 1,021,879.50 and 508,122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,377.97, 1,021,879.50 and 508,122.67 is: 701,317.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,377.97 : 1,021,879.50 = 508,122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,377.97/1,021,879.50 = 508,122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,377.97x = 1,021,879.50 × 508,122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,377.97x = 519,240,137,414.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,240,137,414.13/740,377.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701,317.65

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