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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,106, 1,044,940.41 and 537,418.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,106, 1,044,940.41 and 537,418.50 is: 740,754.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,106 : 1,044,940.41 = 537,418.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,106/1,044,940.41 = 537,418.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,106x = 1,044,940.41 × 537,418.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,106x = 561,570,307,731.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,570,307,731.59/758,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,754.34

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