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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,429.91, 1,137,204.54 and 359,067.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,429.91, 1,137,204.54 and 359,067.24 is: 538,392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,429.91 : 1,137,204.54 = 359,067.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,429.91/1,137,204.54 = 359,067.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,429.91x = 1,137,204.54 × 359,067.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,429.91x = 408,332,895,493.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,332,895,493.27/758,429.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,392.39

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