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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,007.79, 1,044,804.42 and 537,318.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,007.79, 1,044,804.42 and 537,318.97 is: 740,616.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,007.79 : 1,044,804.42 = 537,318.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,007.79/1,044,804.42 = 537,318.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,007.79x = 1,044,804.42 × 537,318.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,007.79x = 561,393,232,193.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,393,232,193.84/758,007.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,616.71

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