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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,392.69, 1,084,867.40 and 500,187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,392.69, 1,084,867.40 and 500,187.47 is: 750,127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,392.69 : 1,084,867.40 = 500,187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,392.69/1,084,867.40 = 500,187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,392.69x = 1,084,867.40 × 500,187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,392.69x = 542,637,074,667.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,637,074,667.14/723,392.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,127.95

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