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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,493.72, 1,046,153.88 and 529,062.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,493.72, 1,046,153.88 and 529,062.84 is: 729,710.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,493.72 : 1,046,153.88 = 529,062.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,493.72/1,046,153.88 = 529,062.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,493.72x = 1,046,153.88 × 529,062.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,493.72x = 553,481,142,829.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,481,142,829.82/758,493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729,710.91

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