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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,179.04, 1,084,663.88 and 506,380.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,179.04, 1,084,663.88 and 506,380.02 is: 759,496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,179.04 : 1,084,663.88 = 506,380.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,179.04/1,084,663.88 = 506,380.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,179.04x = 1,084,663.88 × 506,380.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,179.04x = 549,252,117,247.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,252,117,247.68/723,179.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,496.73

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