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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,962.31, 1,126,443.42 and 498,735.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,962.31, 1,126,443.42 and 498,735.44 is: 748,103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,962.31 : 1,126,443.42 = 498,735.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,962.31/1,126,443.42 = 498,735.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,962.31x = 1,126,443.42 × 498,735.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,962.31x = 561,797,253,300.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,797,253,300.75/750,962.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,103.13

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