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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,286.47, 1,134,429.71 and 518,909.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,286.47, 1,134,429.71 and 518,909.49 is: 778,364.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,286.47 : 1,134,429.71 = 518,909.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,286.47/1,134,429.71 = 518,909.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,286.47x = 1,134,429.71 × 518,909.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,286.47x = 588,666,339,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,666,339,662.40/756,286.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,364.24

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