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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,665.90, 1,039,540.98 and 495,691.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,665.90, 1,039,540.98 and 495,691.58 is: 684,622.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,665.90 : 1,039,540.98 = 495,691.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,665.90/1,039,540.98 = 495,691.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,665.90x = 1,039,540.98 × 495,691.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,665.90x = 515,291,710,850.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,291,710,850.95/752,665.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684,622.10

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