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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,201.97, 1,041,648.12 and 496,996.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,201.97, 1,041,648.12 and 496,996.65 is: 685,506.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,201.97 : 1,041,648.12 = 496,996.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,201.97/1,041,648.12 = 496,996.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,201.97x = 1,041,648.12 × 496,996.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,201.97x = 517,695,626,118.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,695,626,118.80/755,201.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,506.19

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