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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,520.90, 1,137,015.90 and 378,857.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,520.90, 1,137,015.90 and 378,857.70 is: 567,904.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,520.90 : 1,137,015.90 = 378,857.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,520.90/1,137,015.90 = 378,857.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,520.90x = 1,137,015.90 × 378,857.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,520.90x = 430,767,228,737.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,767,228,737.43/758,520.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,904.23

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