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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,484.24, 1,143,975.96 and 537,359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,484.24, 1,143,975.96 and 537,359.76 is: 807,274.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,484.24 : 1,143,975.96 = 537,359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,484.24/1,143,975.96 = 537,359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,484.24x = 1,143,975.96 × 537,359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,484.24x = 614,726,647,311.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,726,647,311.37/761,484.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807,274.29

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