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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,727.36, 1,033,547.64 and 534,493.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,727.36, 1,033,547.64 and 534,493.76 is: 736,834.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,727.36 : 1,033,547.64 = 534,493.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,727.36/1,033,547.64 = 534,493.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,727.36x = 1,033,547.64 × 534,493.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,727.36x = 552,424,764,242.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,424,764,242.73/749,727.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,834.21

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