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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,733, 1,048,839.06 and 661,956.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,733, 1,048,839.06 and 661,956.04 is: 910,260.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,733 : 1,048,839.06 = 661,956.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,733/1,048,839.06 = 661,956.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,733x = 1,048,839.06 × 661,956.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,733x = 694,285,350,754.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,285,350,754.92/762,733
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910,260.01

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