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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,543.27, 1,031,914.17 and 533,309.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,543.27, 1,031,914.17 and 533,309.65 is: 735,201.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,543.27 : 1,031,914.17 = 533,309.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,543.27/1,031,914.17 = 533,309.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,543.27x = 1,031,914.17 × 533,309.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,543.27x = 550,329,784,832.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,329,784,832.74/748,543.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735,201.03

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