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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,754.98, 1,039,142.60 and 601,310.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,754.98, 1,039,142.60 and 601,310.56 is: 828,979.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,754.98 : 1,039,142.60 = 601,310.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,754.98/1,039,142.60 = 601,310.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,754.98x = 1,039,142.60 × 601,310.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,754.98x = 624,847,418,725.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,847,418,725.86/753,754.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828,979.49

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