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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,096.50, 1,044,927.30 and 537,409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,096.50, 1,044,927.30 and 537,409 is: 740,741.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,096.50 : 1,044,927.30 = 537,409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,096.50/1,044,927.30 = 537,409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,096.50x = 1,044,927.30 × 537,409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,096.50x = 561,553,335,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,553,335,365.70/758,096.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,741.23

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