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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,075.74, 1,042,683.69 and 551,803.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,075.74, 1,042,683.69 and 551,803.11 is: 760,976.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,075.74 : 1,042,683.69 = 551,803.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,075.74/1,042,683.69 = 551,803.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,075.74x = 1,042,683.69 × 551,803.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,075.74x = 575,356,100,876.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,356,100,876.13/756,075.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760,976.80

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