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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,132.62, 1,062,457.58 and 515,565.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,132.62, 1,062,457.58 and 515,565.82 is: 711,262.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,132.62 : 1,062,457.58 = 515,565.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,132.62/1,062,457.58 = 515,565.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,132.62x = 1,062,457.58 × 515,565.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,132.62x = 547,766,813,447.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,766,813,447.92/770,132.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,262.97

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