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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,271.98, 1,042,219.71 and 541,038.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,271.98, 1,042,219.71 and 541,038.33 is: 745,605.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,271.98 : 1,042,219.71 = 541,038.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,271.98/1,042,219.71 = 541,038.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,271.98x = 1,042,219.71 × 541,038.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,271.98x = 563,880,811,391.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,880,811,391.48/756,271.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745,605.85

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