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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,715.78, 1,136,786.91 and 331,289.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,715.78, 1,136,786.91 and 331,289.06 is: 497,026.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,715.78 : 1,136,786.91 = 331,289.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,715.78/1,136,786.91 = 331,289.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,715.78x = 1,136,786.91 × 331,289.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,715.78x = 376,605,059,907.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,605,059,907.94/757,715.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,026.81

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