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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,636.16, 1,111,309.28 and 500,806.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,636.16, 1,111,309.28 and 500,806.24 is: 750,436.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,636.16 : 1,111,309.28 = 500,806.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,636.16/1,111,309.28 = 500,806.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,636.16x = 1,111,309.28 × 500,806.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,636.16x = 556,550,621,993.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,550,621,993.91/741,636.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,436.20

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