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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,517.40, 1,049,929.74 and 519,159.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,517.40, 1,049,929.74 and 519,159.72 is: 716,724.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,517.40 : 1,049,929.74 = 519,159.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,517.40/1,049,929.74 = 519,159.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,517.40x = 1,049,929.74 × 519,159.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,517.40x = 545,081,229,838.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,081,229,838.07/760,517.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,724.21

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