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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,104.50, 1,044,938.34 and 537,417

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,104.50, 1,044,938.34 and 537,417 is: 740,752.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,104.50 : 1,044,938.34 = 537,417 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,104.50/1,044,938.34 = 537,417/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,104.50x = 1,044,938.34 × 537,417
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,104.50x = 561,567,627,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,567,627,867.78/758,104.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,752.27

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