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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,035.44, 1,138,740 and 534,833.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,035.44, 1,138,740 and 534,833.68 is: 802,382.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,035.44 : 1,138,740 = 534,833.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,035.44/1,138,740 = 534,833.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,035.44x = 1,138,740 × 534,833.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,035.44x = 609,036,504,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,036,504,763.20/759,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802,382.17

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