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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,979.68, 1,043,546.88 and 595,555.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,979.68, 1,043,546.88 and 595,555.20 is: 821,012.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,979.68 : 1,043,546.88 = 595,555.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,979.68/1,043,546.88 = 595,555.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,979.68x = 1,043,546.88 × 595,555.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,979.68x = 621,489,770,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,489,770,827.78/756,979.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821,012.49

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