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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,097.50, 1,044,928.68 and 537,410

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,097.50, 1,044,928.68 and 537,410 is: 740,742.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,097.50 : 1,044,928.68 = 537,410 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,097.50/1,044,928.68 = 537,410/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,097.50x = 1,044,928.68 × 537,410
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,097.50x = 561,555,121,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,555,121,918.80/758,097.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,742.61

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