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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,359.22, 1,137,751.41 and 331,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,359.22, 1,137,751.41 and 331,932.20 is: 497,991.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,359.22 : 1,137,751.41 = 331,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,359.22/1,137,751.41 = 331,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,359.22x = 1,137,751.41 × 331,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,359.22x = 377,656,328,574.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,656,328,574.40/758,359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,991.35

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