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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,444.20, 1,137,458.94 and 285,093.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,444.20, 1,137,458.94 and 285,093.16 is: 427,561.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,444.20 : 1,137,458.94 = 285,093.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,444.20/1,137,458.94 = 285,093.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,444.20x = 1,137,458.94 × 285,093.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,444.20x = 324,281,763,574.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,281,763,574.85/758,444.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,561.80

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