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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,688.73, 1,033,159.46 and 532,455.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,688.73, 1,033,159.46 and 532,455.12 is: 735,748.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,688.73 : 1,033,159.46 = 532,455.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,688.73/1,033,159.46 = 532,455.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,688.73x = 1,033,159.46 × 532,455.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,688.73x = 550,111,041,591.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,111,041,591.16/747,688.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,748.75

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