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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762,850.72, 1,053,080.40 and 521,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762,850.72, 1,053,080.40 and 521,524 is: 719,939.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762,850.72 : 1,053,080.40 = 521,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762,850.72/1,053,080.40 = 521,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762,850.72x = 1,053,080.40 × 521,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762,850.72x = 549,206,702,529.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,206,702,529.60/762,850.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719,939.94

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