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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,568.96, 1,136,058.24 and 283,996

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,568.96, 1,136,058.24 and 283,996 is: 425,883.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,568.96 : 1,136,058.24 = 283,996 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,568.96/1,136,058.24 = 283,996/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,568.96x = 1,136,058.24 × 283,996
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,568.96x = 322,635,995,927.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,635,995,927.04/757,568.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,883.34

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