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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900,577.58, 1,349,529.57 and 500,668.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900,577.58, 1,349,529.57 and 500,668.23 is: 750,259.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900,577.58 : 1,349,529.57 = 500,668.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900,577.58/1,349,529.57 = 500,668.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900,577.58x = 1,349,529.57 × 500,668.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900,577.58x = 675,666,581,144.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,666,581,144.56/900,577.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,259.16

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