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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,098.50, 1,044,930.06 and 537,411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,098.50, 1,044,930.06 and 537,411 is: 740,743.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,098.50 : 1,044,930.06 = 537,411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,098.50/1,044,930.06 = 537,411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,098.50x = 1,044,930.06 × 537,411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,098.50x = 561,556,908,474.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,556,908,474.66/758,098.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,743.99

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