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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 782,250.96, 1,079,993.88 and 537,656.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 782,250.96, 1,079,993.88 and 537,656.88 is: 742,301.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    782,250.96 : 1,079,993.88 = 537,656.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    782,250.96/1,079,993.88 = 537,656.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    782,250.96x = 1,079,993.88 × 537,656.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    782,250.96x = 580,666,139,939.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,666,139,939.89/782,250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,301.60

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