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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,221.50, 1,053,514.15 and 534,064.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,221.50, 1,053,514.15 and 534,064.23 is: 736,231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,221.50 : 1,053,514.15 = 534,064.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,221.50/1,053,514.15 = 534,064.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,221.50x = 1,053,514.15 × 534,064.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,221.50x = 562,644,223,313.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,644,223,313.85/764,221.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,231.87

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