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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,332.37, 1,030,858.38 and 532,541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,332.37, 1,030,858.38 and 532,541.84 is: 734,579.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,332.37 : 1,030,858.38 = 532,541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,332.37/1,030,858.38 = 532,541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,332.37x = 1,030,858.38 × 532,541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,332.37x = 548,975,213,310.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,975,213,310.33/747,332.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,579.73

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