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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733,861.35, 1,099,359.56 and 505,618.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733,861.35, 1,099,359.56 and 505,618.54 is: 757,440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733,861.35 : 1,099,359.56 = 505,618.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733,861.35/1,099,359.56 = 505,618.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733,861.35x = 1,099,359.56 × 505,618.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733,861.35x = 555,856,578,300.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,856,578,300.49/733,861.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,440.86

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