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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,143.93, 1,048,927.17 and 514,629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,143.93, 1,048,927.17 and 514,629.24 is: 710,139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,143.93 : 1,048,927.17 = 514,629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,143.93/1,048,927.17 = 514,629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,143.93x = 1,048,927.17 × 514,629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,143.93x = 539,808,592,312.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,808,592,312.45/760,143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,139.98

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