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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,266.92, 1,137,517.02 and 284,985.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,266.92, 1,137,517.02 and 284,985.54 is: 427,522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,266.92 : 1,137,517.02 = 284,985.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,266.92/1,137,517.02 = 284,985.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,266.92x = 1,137,517.02 × 284,985.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,266.92x = 324,175,902,203.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,175,902,203.89/758,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,522.15

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