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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,916, 1,031,600.28 and 506,092.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,916, 1,031,600.28 and 506,092.12 is: 698,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,916 : 1,031,600.28 = 506,092.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,916/1,031,600.28 = 506,092.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,916x = 1,031,600.28 × 506,092.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,916x = 522,084,772,697.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,084,772,697.79/747,916
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698,052.69

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