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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,623.69, 1,152,742.05 and 499,535.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,623.69, 1,152,742.05 and 499,535.15 is: 746,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,623.69 : 1,152,742.05 = 499,535.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,623.69/1,152,742.05 = 499,535.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,623.69x = 1,152,742.05 × 499,535.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,623.69x = 575,835,167,094.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,835,167,094.35/771,623.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746,264.25

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