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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,131.74, 1,062,456.37 and 515,564.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,131.74, 1,062,456.37 and 515,564.94 is: 711,261.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,131.74 : 1,062,456.37 = 515,564.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,131.74/1,062,456.37 = 515,564.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,131.74x = 1,062,456.37 × 515,564.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,131.74x = 547,765,253,362.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,765,253,362.76/770,131.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,261.76

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