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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,123.69, 1,054,196.33 and 506,561.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,123.69, 1,054,196.33 and 506,561.97 is: 697,946.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,123.69 : 1,054,196.33 = 506,561.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,123.69/1,054,196.33 = 506,561.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,123.69x = 1,054,196.33 × 506,561.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,123.69x = 534,015,767,158.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,015,767,158.76/765,123.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697,946.98

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