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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,794.72, 1,043,430.48 and 501,490.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,794.72, 1,043,430.48 and 501,490.72 is: 692,345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,794.72 : 1,043,430.48 = 501,490.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,794.72/1,043,430.48 = 501,490.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,794.72x = 1,043,430.48 × 501,490.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,794.72x = 523,270,702,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,270,702,685.15/755,794.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692,345.01

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