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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 739,982, 1,020,245.28 and 603,878.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 739,982, 1,020,245.28 and 603,878.24 is: 832,593.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    739,982 : 1,020,245.28 = 603,878.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    739,982/1,020,245.28 = 603,878.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    739,982x = 1,020,245.28 × 603,878.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    739,982x = 616,103,924,054.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,103,924,054.71/739,982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832,593.12

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