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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,662.24, 1,041,339.36 and 510,179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,662.24, 1,041,339.36 and 510,179.04 is: 703,983.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,662.24 : 1,041,339.36 = 510,179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,662.24/1,041,339.36 = 510,179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,662.24x = 1,041,339.36 × 510,179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,662.24x = 531,269,514,999.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,269,514,999.01/754,662.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,983.17

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