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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,125.40, 1,149,188.10 and 500,404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,125.40, 1,149,188.10 and 500,404.90 is: 750,607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,125.40 : 1,149,188.10 = 500,404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,125.40/1,149,188.10 = 500,404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,125.40x = 1,149,188.10 × 500,404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,125.40x = 575,059,356,261.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,059,356,261.69/766,125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,607.35

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