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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,693.52, 1,051,561.80 and 520,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,693.52, 1,051,561.80 and 520,338 is: 718,356.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,693.52 : 1,051,561.80 = 520,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,693.52/1,051,561.80 = 520,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,693.52x = 1,051,561.80 × 520,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,693.52x = 547,167,563,888.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,167,563,888.40/761,693.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718,356.60

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