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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,383.36, 1,034,271.48 and 557,068.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,383.36, 1,034,271.48 and 557,068.48 is: 768,845.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,383.36 : 1,034,271.48 = 557,068.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,383.36/1,034,271.48 = 557,068.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,383.36x = 1,034,271.48 × 557,068.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,383.36x = 576,160,041,270.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,160,041,270.95/749,383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768,845.52

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