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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,259.54, 1,125,387.62 and 579,729.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,259.54, 1,125,387.62 and 579,729.24 is: 869,592.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,259.54 : 1,125,387.62 = 579,729.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,259.54/1,125,387.62 = 579,729.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,259.54x = 1,125,387.62 × 579,729.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,259.54x = 652,420,111,097.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,420,111,097.33/750,259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869,592.55

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