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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 741,993.36, 1,024,911.86 and 548,793.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 741,993.36, 1,024,911.86 and 548,793.78 is: 758,046.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    741,993.36 : 1,024,911.86 = 548,793.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    741,993.36/1,024,911.86 = 548,793.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    741,993.36x = 1,024,911.86 × 548,793.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    741,993.36x = 562,465,251,072.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,465,251,072.26/741,993.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758,046.21

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