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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,805.26, 1,033,654.77 and 534,571.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,805.26, 1,033,654.77 and 534,571.65 is: 736,941.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,805.26 : 1,033,654.77 = 534,571.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,805.26/1,033,654.77 = 534,571.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,805.26x = 1,033,654.77 × 534,571.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,805.26x = 552,562,535,929.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,562,535,929.27/749,805.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,941.40

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