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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,417.38, 1,043,525.31 and 541,479.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,417.38, 1,043,525.31 and 541,479.02 is: 747,004.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,417.38 : 1,043,525.31 = 541,479.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,417.38/1,043,525.31 = 541,479.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,417.38x = 1,043,525.31 × 541,479.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,417.38x = 565,047,062,204.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,047,062,204.00/756,417.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,004.34

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