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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,324.71, 1,127,236.18 and 499,596.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,324.71, 1,127,236.18 and 499,596.06 is: 749,559.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,324.71 : 1,127,236.18 = 499,596.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,324.71/1,127,236.18 = 499,596.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,324.71x = 1,127,236.18 × 499,596.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,324.71x = 563,162,754,691.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,162,754,691.85/751,324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,559.74

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