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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,533.66, 1,048,323.42 and 515,442.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,533.66, 1,048,323.42 and 515,442.04 is: 710,487.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,533.66 : 1,048,323.42 = 515,442.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,533.66/1,048,323.42 = 515,442.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,533.66x = 1,048,323.42 × 515,442.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,533.66x = 540,349,959,563.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,349,959,563.77/760,533.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710,487.90

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