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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,991.86, 1,024,909.79 and 548,792.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,991.86, 1,024,909.79 and 548,792.28 is: 758,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,991.86 : 1,024,909.79 = 548,792.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,991.86/1,024,909.79 = 548,792.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,991.86x = 1,024,909.79 × 548,792.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,991.86x = 562,462,577,704.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,462,577,704.46/741,991.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,044.14

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