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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,134.93, 1,048,914.77 and 514,620.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,134.93, 1,048,914.77 and 514,620.26 is: 710,127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,134.93 : 1,048,914.77 = 514,620.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,134.93/1,048,914.77 = 514,620.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,134.93x = 1,048,914.77 × 514,620.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,134.93x = 539,792,783,837.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,792,783,837.57/760,134.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,127.59

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