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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,589.61, 1,072,024.32 and 522,088.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,589.61, 1,072,024.32 and 522,088.42 is: 720,704.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,589.61 : 1,072,024.32 = 522,088.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,589.61/1,072,024.32 = 522,088.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,589.61x = 1,072,024.32 × 522,088.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,589.61x = 559,691,483,430.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,691,483,430.37/776,589.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720,704.32

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