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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,562.15, 1,021,273.74 and 510,752.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,562.15, 1,021,273.74 and 510,752.19 is: 704,353.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,562.15 : 1,021,273.74 = 510,752.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,562.15/1,021,273.74 = 510,752.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,562.15x = 1,021,273.74 × 510,752.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,562.15x = 521,617,799,294.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,617,799,294.49/740,562.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,353.85

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