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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767,739.07, 1,149,246.65 and 500,925.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767,739.07, 1,149,246.65 and 500,925.07 is: 749,846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767,739.07 : 1,149,246.65 = 500,925.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767,739.07/1,149,246.65 = 500,925.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767,739.07x = 1,149,246.65 × 500,925.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767,739.07x = 575,686,456,093.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,686,456,093.89/767,739.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,846.50

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