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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,239.62, 1,056,305.99 and 536,083.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,239.62, 1,056,305.99 and 536,083.84 is: 739,022.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,239.62 : 1,056,305.99 = 536,083.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,239.62/1,056,305.99 = 536,083.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,239.62x = 1,056,305.99 × 536,083.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,239.62x = 566,268,571,334.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,268,571,334.20/766,239.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,022.83

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