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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,716, 1,040,657.76 and 582,241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,716, 1,040,657.76 and 582,241.44 is: 802,837.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,716 : 1,040,657.76 = 582,241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,716/1,040,657.76 = 582,241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,716x = 1,040,657.76 × 582,241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,716x = 605,914,072,729.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,914,072,729.57/754,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,837.19

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