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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,898.91, 1,033,783.97 and 534,665.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,898.91, 1,033,783.97 and 534,665.31 is: 737,070.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,898.91 : 1,033,783.97 = 534,665.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,898.91/1,033,783.97 = 534,665.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,898.91x = 1,033,783.97 × 534,665.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,898.91x = 552,728,420,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,728,420,243.06/749,898.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,070.57

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