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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,378.06, 1,084,845.50 and 500,172.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,378.06, 1,084,845.50 and 500,172.84 is: 750,106.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,378.06 : 1,084,845.50 = 500,172.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,378.06/1,084,845.50 = 500,172.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,378.06x = 1,084,845.50 × 500,172.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,378.06x = 542,610,252,195.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,610,252,195.36/723,378.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,106.04

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