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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,725.32, 1,033,544.83 and 534,491.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,725.32, 1,033,544.83 and 534,491.72 is: 736,831.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,725.32 : 1,033,544.83 = 534,491.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,725.32/1,033,544.83 = 534,491.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,725.32x = 1,033,544.83 × 534,491.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,725.32x = 552,421,148,716.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,421,148,716.08/749,725.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,831.39

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