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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,241.72, 1,041,702.78 and 497,036.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,241.72, 1,041,702.78 and 497,036.40 is: 685,560.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,241.72 : 1,041,702.78 = 497,036.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,241.72/1,041,702.78 = 497,036.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,241.72x = 1,041,702.78 × 497,036.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,241.72x = 517,764,199,641.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,764,199,641.19/755,241.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,560.91

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