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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,163.96, 1,137,639.54 and 309,214.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,163.96, 1,137,639.54 and 309,214.20 is: 463,981.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,163.96 : 1,137,639.54 = 309,214.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,163.96/1,137,639.54 = 309,214.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,163.96x = 1,137,639.54 × 309,214.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,163.96x = 351,774,293,015.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,774,293,015.20/758,163.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,981.82

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