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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,792.05, 1,132,869.78 and 490,021.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,792.05, 1,132,869.78 and 490,021.79 is: 733,531.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,792.05 : 1,132,869.78 = 490,021.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,792.05/1,132,869.78 = 490,021.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,792.05x = 1,132,869.78 × 490,021.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,792.05x = 555,130,871,768.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,130,871,768.16/756,792.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,531.59

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