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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,436.26, 1,014,945.39 and 553,827.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,436.26, 1,014,945.39 and 553,827.78 is: 764,314.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,436.26 : 1,014,945.39 = 553,827.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,436.26/1,014,945.39 = 553,827.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,436.26x = 1,014,945.39 × 553,827.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,436.26x = 562,104,952,164.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,104,952,164.93/735,436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,314.98

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