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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,344.30, 1,139,257 and 534,601.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,344.30, 1,139,257 and 534,601.83 is: 801,017.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,344.30 : 1,139,257 = 534,601.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,344.30/1,139,257 = 534,601.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,344.30x = 1,139,257 × 534,601.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,344.30x = 609,048,877,040.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,048,877,040.31/760,344.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801,017.22

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