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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,588.04, 1,136,086.74 and 284,015

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,588.04, 1,136,086.74 and 284,015 is: 425,911.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,588.04 : 1,136,086.74 = 284,015 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,588.04/1,136,086.74 = 284,015/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,588.04x = 1,136,086.74 × 284,015
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,588.04x = 322,665,675,461.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,665,675,461.10/757,588.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,911.79

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