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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 740,251.92, 1,022,458.51 and 535,979.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 740,251.92, 1,022,458.51 and 535,979.44 is: 740,311.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    740,251.92 : 1,022,458.51 = 535,979.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    740,251.92/1,022,458.51 = 535,979.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    740,251.92x = 1,022,458.51 × 535,979.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    740,251.92x = 548,016,739,613.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,016,739,613.03/740,251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,311.14

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