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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,451.70, 988,773.12 and 534,848.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,451.70, 988,773.12 and 534,848.28 is: 738,142.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,451.70 : 988,773.12 = 534,848.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,451.70/988,773.12 = 534,848.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,451.70x = 988,773.12 × 534,848.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,451.70x = 528,843,602,542.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,843,602,542.23/716,451.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,142.72

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