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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,334.55, 1,047,892.87 and 514,394.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,334.55, 1,047,892.87 and 514,394.22 is: 709,871.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,334.55 : 1,047,892.87 = 514,394.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,334.55/1,047,892.87 = 514,394.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,334.55x = 1,047,892.87 × 514,394.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,334.55x = 539,030,038,579.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,030,038,579.34/759,334.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709,871.61

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