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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733,882.29, 1,099,761 and 505,943.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733,882.29, 1,099,761 and 505,943.94 is: 758,183.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733,882.29 : 1,099,761 = 505,943.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733,882.29/1,099,761 = 505,943.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733,882.29x = 1,099,761 × 505,943.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733,882.29x = 556,417,413,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,417,413,398.34/733,882.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,183.46

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