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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772,257.38, 1,064,533.86 and 542,169.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772,257.38, 1,064,533.86 and 542,169.20 is: 747,364.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772,257.38 : 1,064,533.86 = 542,169.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772,257.38/1,064,533.86 = 542,169.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772,257.38x = 1,064,533.86 × 542,169.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772,257.38x = 577,157,471,249.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,157,471,249.11/772,257.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747,364.14

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