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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,631.32, 1,037,299.26 and 496,535.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,631.32, 1,037,299.26 and 496,535.32 is: 685,250.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,631.32 : 1,037,299.26 = 496,535.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,631.32/1,037,299.26 = 496,535.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,631.32x = 1,037,299.26 × 496,535.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,631.32x = 515,055,719,999.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,055,719,999.86/751,631.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,250.48

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