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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,594.72, 1,056,934.98 and 536,853.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,594.72, 1,056,934.98 and 536,853.96 is: 741,148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,594.72 : 1,056,934.98 = 536,853.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,594.72/1,056,934.98 = 536,853.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,594.72x = 1,056,934.98 × 536,853.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,594.72x = 567,419,729,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,419,729,475.52/765,594.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741,148.96

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