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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,467.60, 1,138,138.80 and 285,492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,467.60, 1,138,138.80 and 285,492.40 is: 428,403.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,467.60 : 1,138,138.80 = 285,492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,467.60/1,138,138.80 = 285,492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,467.60x = 1,138,138.80 × 285,492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,467.60x = 324,929,977,545.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,929,977,545.12/758,467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,403.24

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