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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735,437.51, 1,014,947.12 and 553,829.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735,437.51, 1,014,947.12 and 553,829.03 is: 764,316.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735,437.51 : 1,014,947.12 = 553,829.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735,437.51/1,014,947.12 = 553,829.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735,437.51x = 1,014,947.12 × 553,829.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735,437.51x = 562,107,176,201.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,107,176,201.75/735,437.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764,316.71

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