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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774,355, 1,068,639.90 and 529,852.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774,355, 1,068,639.90 and 529,852.29 is: 731,216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774,355 : 1,068,639.90 = 529,852.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774,355/1,068,639.90 = 529,852.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774,355x = 1,068,639.90 × 529,852.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774,355x = 566,221,298,200.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,221,298,200.37/774,355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,216.69

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