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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,140.40, 1,114,710.60 and 519,191.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,140.40, 1,114,710.60 and 519,191.60 is: 778,787.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,140.40 : 1,114,710.60 = 519,191.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,140.40/1,114,710.60 = 519,191.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,140.40x = 1,114,710.60 × 519,191.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,140.40x = 578,748,379,950.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,748,379,950.96/743,140.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,787.40

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