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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738,989.33, 1,018,411.79 and 534,694.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738,989.33, 1,018,411.79 and 534,694.37 is: 736,869.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738,989.33 : 1,018,411.79 = 534,694.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738,989.33/1,018,411.79 = 534,694.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738,989.33x = 1,018,411.79 × 534,694.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738,989.33x = 544,539,042,689.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,539,042,689.09/738,989.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,869.97

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