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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,716.29, 1,136,787.66 and 331,289.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,716.29, 1,136,787.66 and 331,289.56 is: 497,027.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,716.29 : 1,136,787.66 = 331,289.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,716.29/1,136,787.66 = 331,289.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,716.29x = 1,136,787.66 × 331,289.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,716.29x = 376,605,876,354.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,605,876,354.44/757,716.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,027.56

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