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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,978.84, 1,125,332.52 and 538,981.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,978.84, 1,125,332.52 and 538,981.60 is: 806,583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,978.84 : 1,125,332.52 = 538,981.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,978.84/1,125,332.52 = 538,981.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,978.84x = 1,125,332.52 × 538,981.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,978.84x = 606,533,522,161.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,533,522,161.63/751,978.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,583.23

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