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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,071.93, 1,040,611.86 and 561,341.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,071.93, 1,040,611.86 and 561,341.52 is: 774,645.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,071.93 : 1,040,611.86 = 561,341.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,071.93/1,040,611.86 = 561,341.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,071.93x = 1,040,611.86 × 561,341.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,071.93x = 584,138,643,222.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,138,643,222.43/754,071.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,645.79

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