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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,380.56, 1,084,849.24 and 500,175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,380.56, 1,084,849.24 and 500,175.34 is: 750,109.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,380.56 : 1,084,849.24 = 500,175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,380.56/1,084,849.24 = 500,175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,380.56x = 1,084,849.24 × 500,175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,380.56x = 542,614,837,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,614,837,465.74/723,380.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,109.79

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