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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,811.92, 1,053,072.36 and 537,463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,811.92, 1,053,072.36 and 537,463.44 is: 741,975.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,811.92 : 1,053,072.36 = 537,463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,811.92/1,053,072.36 = 537,463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,811.92x = 1,053,072.36 × 537,463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,811.92x = 565,987,893,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,987,893,174.52/762,811.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,975.68

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