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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,757.06, 1,045,704.74 and 516,461.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,757.06, 1,045,704.74 and 516,461.16 is: 712,716.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,757.06 : 1,045,704.74 = 516,461.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,757.06/1,045,704.74 = 516,461.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,757.06x = 1,045,704.74 × 516,461.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,757.06x = 540,065,882,702.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,065,882,702.46/757,757.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712,716.40

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