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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,556.77, 1,032,977.80 and 532,323.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,556.77, 1,032,977.80 and 532,323.17 is: 735,566.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,556.77 : 1,032,977.80 = 532,323.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,556.77/1,032,977.80 = 532,323.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,556.77x = 1,032,977.80 × 532,323.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,556.77x = 549,878,009,209.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,878,009,209.12/747,556.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,566.89

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