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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,013.41, 1,033,940.66 and 534,780.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,013.41, 1,033,940.66 and 534,780.21 is: 737,228.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,013.41 : 1,033,940.66 = 534,780.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,013.41/1,033,940.66 = 534,780.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,013.41x = 1,033,940.66 × 534,780.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,013.41x = 552,931,000,608.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,931,000,608.44/750,013.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737,228.15

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