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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,780.78, 1,047,335.64 and 500,846

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,780.78, 1,047,335.64 and 500,846 is: 691,311.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,780.78 : 1,047,335.64 = 500,846 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,780.78/1,047,335.64 = 500,846/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,780.78x = 1,047,335.64 × 500,846
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,780.78x = 524,553,865,951.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,553,865,951.44/758,780.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691,311.48

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