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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,459.43, 1,137,858.84 and 285,148.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,459.43, 1,137,858.84 and 285,148.89 is: 427,787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,459.43 : 1,137,858.84 = 285,148.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,459.43/1,137,858.84 = 285,148.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,459.43x = 1,137,858.84 × 285,148.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,459.43x = 324,459,185,202.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,459,185,202.69/758,459.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,787.13

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