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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,730.87, 1,127,846.96 and 500,003.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,730.87, 1,127,846.96 and 500,003.75 is: 750,172.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,730.87 : 1,127,846.96 = 500,003.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,730.87/1,127,846.96 = 500,003.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,730.87x = 1,127,846.96 × 500,003.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,730.87x = 563,927,701,286.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,927,701,286.85/751,730.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,172.34

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