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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,003.20, 1,124,431.20 and 585,115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,003.20, 1,124,431.20 and 585,115.20 is: 876,057.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,003.20 : 1,124,431.20 = 585,115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,003.20/1,124,431.20 = 585,115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,003.20x = 1,124,431.20 × 585,115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,003.20x = 657,921,786,474.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,921,786,474.24/751,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876,057.23

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