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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,381.35, 1,084,850.42 and 500,176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,381.35, 1,084,850.42 and 500,176.13 is: 750,110.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,381.35 : 1,084,850.42 = 500,176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,381.35/1,084,850.42 = 500,176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,381.35x = 1,084,850.42 × 500,176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,381.35x = 542,616,276,779.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,616,276,779.34/723,381.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,110.96

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