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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,406.13, 1,137,612.30 and 189,785.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,406.13, 1,137,612.30 and 189,785.68 is: 284,679.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,406.13 : 1,137,612.30 = 189,785.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,406.13/1,137,612.30 = 189,785.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,406.13x = 1,137,612.30 × 189,785.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,406.13x = 215,902,518,243.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,902,518,243.80/758,406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,679.29

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