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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,041.86, 1,055,339.58 and 533,068.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,041.86, 1,055,339.58 and 533,068.26 is: 734,382.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,041.86 : 1,055,339.58 = 533,068.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,041.86/1,055,339.58 = 533,068.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,041.86x = 1,055,339.58 × 533,068.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,041.86x = 562,568,040,565.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,568,040,565.64/766,041.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734,382.90

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