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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,053.90, 1,031,268.33 and 506,068.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,053.90, 1,031,268.33 and 506,068.37 is: 698,600.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,053.90 : 1,031,268.33 = 506,068.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,053.90/1,031,268.33 = 506,068.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,053.90x = 1,031,268.33 × 506,068.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,053.90x = 521,892,277,639.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,892,277,639.38/747,053.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,600.57

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