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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,703.72, 1,033,180.18 and 532,470.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,703.72, 1,033,180.18 and 532,470.12 is: 735,769.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,703.72 : 1,033,180.18 = 532,470.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,703.72/1,033,180.18 = 532,470.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,703.72x = 1,033,180.18 × 532,470.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,703.72x = 550,137,574,426.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,137,574,426.22/747,703.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,769.48

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