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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,737.32, 1,149,244.02 and 500,923.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,737.32, 1,149,244.02 and 500,923.32 is: 749,843.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,737.32 : 1,149,244.02 = 500,923.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,737.32/1,149,244.02 = 500,923.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,737.32x = 1,149,244.02 × 500,923.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,737.32x = 575,683,129,988.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,683,129,988.55/767,737.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,843.88

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