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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,534.24, 1,070,800.56 and 536,928

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,534.24, 1,070,800.56 and 536,928 is: 804,639.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,534.24 : 1,070,800.56 = 536,928 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,534.24/1,070,800.56 = 536,928/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,534.24x = 1,070,800.56 × 536,928
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,534.24x = 574,942,803,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,942,803,079.68/714,534.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,639.96

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