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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,530.07, 1,036,640.90 and 493,420.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,530.07, 1,036,640.90 and 493,420.33 is: 680,611.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,530.07 : 1,036,640.90 = 493,420.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,530.07/1,036,640.90 = 493,420.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,530.07x = 1,036,640.90 × 493,420.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,530.07x = 511,499,687,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,499,687,319.19/751,530.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680,611.08

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