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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770,132.93, 1,062,457.99 and 515,566.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770,132.93, 1,062,457.99 and 515,566.13 is: 711,263.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770,132.93 : 1,062,457.99 = 515,566.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770,132.93/1,062,457.99 = 515,566.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770,132.93x = 1,062,457.99 × 515,566.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770,132.93x = 547,767,347,590.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,767,347,590.67/770,132.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711,263.38

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