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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,234.49, 1,039,781.64 and 508,550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,234.49, 1,039,781.64 and 508,550.71 is: 702,014.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,234.49 : 1,039,781.64 = 508,550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,234.49/1,039,781.64 = 508,550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,234.49x = 1,039,781.64 × 508,550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,234.49x = 528,781,695,472.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,781,695,472.47/753,234.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,014.71

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