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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,728.11, 1,127,842.82 and 500,000.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,728.11, 1,127,842.82 and 500,000.99 is: 750,168.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,728.11 : 1,127,842.82 = 500,000.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,728.11/1,127,842.82 = 500,000.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,728.11x = 1,127,842.82 × 500,000.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,728.11x = 563,922,524,994.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,922,524,994.79/751,728.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,168.20

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