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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,279.76, 1,042,309.03 and 534,911.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,279.76, 1,042,309.03 and 534,911.85 is: 738,194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,279.76 : 1,042,309.03 = 534,911.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,279.76/1,042,309.03 = 534,911.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,279.76x = 1,042,309.03 × 534,911.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,279.76x = 557,543,450,223.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,543,450,223.32/755,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738,194.61

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