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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,323.79, 1,084,764.16 and 500,118.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,323.79, 1,084,764.16 and 500,118.57 is: 750,024.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,323.79 : 1,084,764.16 = 500,118.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,323.79/1,084,764.16 = 500,118.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,323.79x = 1,084,764.16 × 500,118.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,323.79x = 542,510,701,111.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,510,701,111.60/723,323.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,024.69

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