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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,227.12, 1,045,105.92 and 537,537.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,227.12, 1,045,105.92 and 537,537.76 is: 740,917.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,227.12 : 1,045,105.92 = 537,537.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,227.12/1,045,105.92 = 537,537.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,227.12x = 1,045,105.92 × 537,537.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,227.12x = 561,783,895,199.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,783,895,199.54/758,227.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740,917.70

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