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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,438.64, 1,137,217.83 and 359,076.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,438.64, 1,137,217.83 and 359,076.04 is: 538,405.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,438.64 : 1,137,217.83 = 359,076.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,438.64/1,137,217.83 = 359,076.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,438.64x = 1,137,217.83 × 359,076.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,438.64x = 408,347,670,824.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,347,670,824.21/758,438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,405.68

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