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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,792.48, 1,053,045.60 and 537,444

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,792.48, 1,053,045.60 and 537,444 is: 741,948.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,792.48 : 1,053,045.60 = 537,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,792.48/1,053,045.60 = 537,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,792.48x = 1,053,045.60 × 537,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,792.48x = 565,953,039,446.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,953,039,446.40/762,792.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,948.90

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