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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,058.56, 1,044,874.52 and 537,369.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,058.56, 1,044,874.52 and 537,369.72 is: 740,686.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,058.56 : 1,044,874.52 = 537,369.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,058.56/1,044,874.52 = 537,369.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,058.56x = 1,044,874.52 × 537,369.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,058.56x = 561,483,928,247.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,483,928,247.53/758,058.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,686.75

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