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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,706.72, 1,033,184.32 and 532,473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,706.72, 1,033,184.32 and 532,473.12 is: 735,773.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,706.72 : 1,033,184.32 = 532,473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,706.72/1,033,184.32 = 532,473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,706.72x = 1,033,184.32 × 532,473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,706.72x = 550,142,878,405.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,142,878,405.48/747,706.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,773.62

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