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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,790.72, 1,043,424.96 and 501,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,790.72, 1,043,424.96 and 501,486.72 is: 692,339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,790.72 : 1,043,424.96 = 501,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,790.72/1,043,424.96 = 501,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,790.72x = 1,043,424.96 × 501,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,790.72x = 523,263,760,756.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,263,760,756.53/755,790.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,339.49

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