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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,145.36, 1,045,988.70 and 500,150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,145.36, 1,045,988.70 and 500,150.40 is: 690,041.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,145.36 : 1,045,988.70 = 500,150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,145.36/1,045,988.70 = 500,150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,145.36x = 1,045,988.70 × 500,150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,145.36x = 523,151,666,700.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,151,666,700.48/758,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690,041.38

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