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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,318.22, 1,137,689.91 and 331,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,318.22, 1,137,689.91 and 331,891.20 is: 497,929.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,318.22 : 1,137,689.91 = 331,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,318.22/1,137,689.91 = 331,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,318.22x = 1,137,689.91 × 331,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,318.22x = 377,589,269,457.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,589,269,457.79/758,318.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,929.84

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