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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,361.92, 1,036,966.56 and 716,929.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,361.92, 1,036,966.56 and 716,929.28 is: 988,130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,361.92 : 1,036,966.56 = 716,929.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,361.92/1,036,966.56 = 716,929.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,361.92x = 1,036,966.56 × 716,929.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,361.92x = 743,431,689,244.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,431,689,244.88/752,361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988,130.41

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