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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,442.60, 1,124,682.30 and 539,231.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,442.60, 1,124,682.30 and 539,231.40 is: 809,220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,442.60 : 1,124,682.30 = 539,231.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,442.60/1,124,682.30 = 539,231.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,442.60x = 1,124,682.30 × 539,231.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,442.60x = 606,464,011,184.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,464,011,184.22/749,442.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,220.09

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