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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,294, 1,134,440.97 and 518,917.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,294, 1,134,440.97 and 518,917.02 is: 778,375.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,294 : 1,134,440.97 = 518,917.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,294/1,134,440.97 = 518,917.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,294x = 1,134,440.97 × 518,917.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,294x = 588,680,727,518.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,680,727,518.31/756,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,375.51

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