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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,015.28, 1,044,814.77 and 537,326.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,015.28, 1,044,814.77 and 537,326.46 is: 740,627.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,015.28 : 1,044,814.77 = 537,326.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,015.28/1,044,814.77 = 537,326.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,015.28x = 1,044,814.77 × 537,326.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,015.28x = 561,406,621,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,406,621,719.81/758,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,627.05

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