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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,242.72, 1,041,704.16 and 497,037.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,242.72, 1,041,704.16 and 497,037.40 is: 685,562.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,242.72 : 1,041,704.16 = 497,037.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,242.72/1,041,704.16 = 497,037.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,242.72x = 1,041,704.16 × 497,037.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,242.72x = 517,765,927,255.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,765,927,255.58/755,242.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,562.29

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