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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,323.66, 1,084,763.98 and 500,118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,323.66, 1,084,763.98 and 500,118.44 is: 750,024.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,323.66 : 1,084,763.98 = 500,118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,323.66/1,084,763.98 = 500,118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,323.66x = 1,084,763.98 × 500,118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,323.66x = 542,510,469,445.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,510,469,445.79/723,323.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,024.50

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