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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 720,537.71, 1,079,932.64 and 529,224.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 720,537.71, 1,079,932.64 and 529,224.13 is: 793,194.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    720,537.71 : 1,079,932.64 = 529,224.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    720,537.71/1,079,932.64 = 529,224.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    720,537.71x = 1,079,932.64 × 529,224.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    720,537.71x = 571,526,411,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,526,411,862.60/720,537.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,194.31

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