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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,501.40, 1,157,079.30 and 507,117.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,501.40, 1,157,079.30 and 507,117.40 is: 760,562.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,501.40 : 1,157,079.30 = 507,117.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,501.40/1,157,079.30 = 507,117.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,501.40x = 1,157,079.30 × 507,117.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,501.40x = 586,775,046,209.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,775,046,209.82/771,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,562.52

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