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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,592.74, 1,043,767.08 and 498,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,592.74, 1,043,767.08 and 498,136.32 is: 687,210.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,592.74 : 1,043,767.08 = 498,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,592.74/1,043,767.08 = 498,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,592.74x = 1,043,767.08 × 498,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,592.74x = 519,938,292,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,938,292,168.35/756,592.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687,210.26

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