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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771,791.52, 1,065,442.50 and 542,545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771,791.52, 1,065,442.50 and 542,545.32 is: 748,972.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771,791.52 : 1,065,442.50 = 542,545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771,791.52/1,065,442.50 = 542,545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771,791.52x = 1,065,442.50 × 542,545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771,791.52x = 578,050,842,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,050,842,104.10/771,791.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,972.78

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