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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775,924.43, 1,071,267.68 and 531,318.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775,924.43, 1,071,267.68 and 531,318.52 is: 733,556.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775,924.43 : 1,071,267.68 = 531,318.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775,924.43/1,071,267.68 = 531,318.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775,924.43x = 1,071,267.68 × 531,318.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775,924.43x = 569,184,358,261.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,184,358,261.43/775,924.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 733,556.43

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