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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,465.24, 1,038,999.96 and 524,282.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,465.24, 1,038,999.96 and 524,282.22 is: 722,965.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,465.24 : 1,038,999.96 = 524,282.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,465.24/1,038,999.96 = 524,282.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,465.24x = 1,038,999.96 × 524,282.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,465.24x = 544,729,205,608.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,729,205,608.71/753,465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,965.28

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