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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,535.32, 1,070,802 and 536,928.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,535.32, 1,070,802 and 536,928.96 is: 804,641.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,535.32 : 1,070,802 = 536,928.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,535.32/1,070,802 = 536,928.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,535.32x = 1,070,802 × 536,928.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,535.32x = 574,944,604,225.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,944,604,225.92/714,535.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,641.27

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