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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875,332.70, 1,312,999.05 and 501,047.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875,332.70, 1,312,999.05 and 501,047.90 is: 751,571.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875,332.70 : 1,312,999.05 = 501,047.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875,332.70/1,312,999.05 = 501,047.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875,332.70x = 1,312,999.05 × 501,047.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875,332.70x = 657,875,416,704.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,875,416,704.50/875,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,571.85

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