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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,229.98, 1,125,343.29 and 579,699.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,229.98, 1,125,343.29 and 579,699.65 is: 869,548.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,229.98 : 1,125,343.29 = 579,699.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,229.98/1,125,343.29 = 579,699.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,229.98x = 1,125,343.29 × 579,699.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,229.98x = 652,361,111,342.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,361,111,342.85/750,229.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,548.18

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