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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,041.89, 1,082,308.10 and 529,737.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,041.89, 1,082,308.10 and 529,737.53 is: 731,260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,041.89 : 1,082,308.10 = 529,737.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,041.89/1,082,308.10 = 529,737.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,041.89x = 1,082,308.10 × 529,737.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,041.89x = 573,339,211,532.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,339,211,532.77/784,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731,260.95

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