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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,252, 1,056,397.08 and 536,500.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,252, 1,056,397.08 and 536,500.24 is: 739,648.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,252 : 1,056,397.08 = 536,500.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,252/1,056,397.08 = 536,500.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,252x = 1,056,397.08 × 536,500.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,252x = 566,757,286,955.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,757,286,955.30/766,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739,648.69

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