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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,235.88, 1,036,379.70 and 496,941.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,235.88, 1,036,379.70 and 496,941.96 is: 685,564.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,235.88 : 1,036,379.70 = 496,941.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,235.88/1,036,379.70 = 496,941.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,235.88x = 1,036,379.70 × 496,941.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,235.88x = 515,020,559,422.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,020,559,422.21/751,235.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,564.38

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