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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 785,050.92, 1,082,281.86 and 529,998.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 785,050.92, 1,082,281.86 and 529,998.12 is: 730,662.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    785,050.92 : 1,082,281.86 = 529,998.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    785,050.92/1,082,281.86 = 529,998.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    785,050.92x = 1,082,281.86 × 529,998.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    785,050.92x = 573,607,351,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,607,351,110.10/785,050.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,662.61

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