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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,385.16, 1,084,856.13 and 500,179.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,385.16, 1,084,856.13 and 500,179.94 is: 750,116.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,385.16 : 1,084,856.13 = 500,179.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,385.16/1,084,856.13 = 500,179.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,385.16x = 1,084,856.13 × 500,179.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,385.16x = 542,623,274,012.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,623,274,012.03/723,385.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,116.68

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