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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776,693.25, 1,071,284.45 and 518,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776,693.25, 1,071,284.45 and 518,439.96 is: 715,078.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776,693.25 : 1,071,284.45 = 518,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776,693.25/1,071,284.45 = 518,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776,693.25x = 1,071,284.45 × 518,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776,693.25x = 555,396,664,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,396,664,814.42/776,693.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 715,078.53

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