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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,454.86, 1,138,014.22 and 359,380.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,454.86, 1,138,014.22 and 359,380.46 is: 539,227.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,454.86 : 1,138,014.22 = 359,380.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,454.86/1,138,014.22 = 359,380.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,454.86x = 1,138,014.22 × 359,380.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,454.86x = 408,980,073,870.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,980,073,870.14/758,454.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,227.97

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