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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,632.32, 1,037,300.64 and 496,536.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,632.32, 1,037,300.64 and 496,536.32 is: 685,251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,632.32 : 1,037,300.64 = 496,536.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,632.32/1,037,300.64 = 496,536.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,632.32x = 1,037,300.64 × 496,536.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,632.32x = 515,057,442,519.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,057,442,519.25/751,632.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,251.86

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