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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,100.50, 1,044,932.82 and 537,413

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,100.50, 1,044,932.82 and 537,413 is: 740,746.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,100.50 : 1,044,932.82 = 537,413 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,100.50/1,044,932.82 = 537,413/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,100.50x = 1,044,932.82 × 537,413
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,100.50x = 561,560,481,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,560,481,594.66/758,100.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,746.75

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