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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,335.36, 1,122,853.92 and 509,143.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,335.36, 1,122,853.92 and 509,143.36 is: 762,934.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,335.36 : 1,122,853.92 = 509,143.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,335.36/1,122,853.92 = 509,143.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,335.36x = 1,122,853.92 × 509,143.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,335.36x = 571,693,617,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,693,617,617.97/749,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762,934.26

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