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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,729.67, 1,033,550.85 and 534,496.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,729.67, 1,033,550.85 and 534,496.07 is: 736,837.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,729.67 : 1,033,550.85 = 534,496.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,729.67/1,033,550.85 = 534,496.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,729.67x = 1,033,550.85 × 534,496.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,729.67x = 552,428,866,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,428,866,244.67/749,729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,837.41

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