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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742,659.81, 1,112,071.17 and 512,558.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742,659.81, 1,112,071.17 and 512,558.82 is: 767,514.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742,659.81 : 1,112,071.17 = 512,558.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742,659.81/1,112,071.17 = 512,558.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742,659.81x = 1,112,071.17 × 512,558.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742,659.81x = 570,001,886,651.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,001,886,651.22/742,659.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767,514.11

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