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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,250.88, 1,036,400.40 and 496,956.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,250.88, 1,036,400.40 and 496,956.96 is: 685,585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,250.88 : 1,036,400.40 = 496,956.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,250.88/1,036,400.40 = 496,956.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,250.88x = 1,036,400.40 × 496,956.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,250.88x = 515,046,392,126.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,046,392,126.78/751,250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,585.08

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