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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,029.10, 1,143,233.46 and 537,827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,029.10, 1,143,233.46 and 537,827.04 is: 806,874.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,029.10 : 1,143,233.46 = 537,827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,029.10/1,143,233.46 = 537,827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,029.10x = 1,143,233.46 × 537,827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,029.10x = 614,861,867,820.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,861,867,820.76/762,029.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806,874.52

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