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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,254.40, 1,052,848.24 and 534,381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,254.40, 1,052,848.24 and 534,381.56 is: 736,171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,254.40 : 1,052,848.24 = 534,381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,254.40/1,052,848.24 = 534,381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,254.40x = 1,052,848.24 × 534,381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,254.40x = 562,622,684,934.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,622,684,934.45/764,254.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,171.99

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