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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,614.88, 1,032,779.73 and 544,217.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,614.88, 1,032,779.73 and 544,217.86 is: 750,796.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,614.88 : 1,032,779.73 = 544,217.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,614.88/1,032,779.73 = 544,217.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,614.88x = 1,032,779.73 × 544,217.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,614.88x = 562,057,174,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,057,174,511.98/748,614.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,796.16

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