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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,533.32, 1,070,799 and 536,926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,533.32, 1,070,799 and 536,926.96 is: 804,638.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,533.32 : 1,070,799 = 536,926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,533.32/1,070,799 = 536,926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,533.32x = 1,070,799 × 536,926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,533.32x = 574,940,851,841.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,940,851,841.04/714,533.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,638.27

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