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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,284.58, 1,022,881.28 and 526,346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,284.58, 1,022,881.28 and 526,346.22 is: 726,292.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,284.58 : 1,022,881.28 = 526,346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,284.58/1,022,881.28 = 526,346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,284.58x = 1,022,881.28 × 526,346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,284.58x = 538,389,695,236.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,389,695,236.76/741,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726,292.86

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