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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 733,909.57, 1,099,801.94 and 505,971.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 733,909.57, 1,099,801.94 and 505,971.25 is: 758,224.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    733,909.57 : 1,099,801.94 = 505,971.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    733,909.57/1,099,801.94 = 505,971.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    733,909.57x = 1,099,801.94 × 505,971.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    733,909.57x = 556,468,157,054.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,468,157,054.86/733,909.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,224.42

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