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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,899.91, 1,033,785.34 and 534,666.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,899.91, 1,033,785.34 and 534,666.31 is: 737,071.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,899.91 : 1,033,785.34 = 534,666.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,899.91/1,033,785.34 = 534,666.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,899.91x = 1,033,785.34 × 534,666.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,899.91x = 552,730,193,069.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,730,193,069.90/749,899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,071.96

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