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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,521.31, 1,137,825.68 and 285,210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,521.31, 1,137,825.68 and 285,210.77 is: 427,832.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,521.31 : 1,137,825.68 = 285,210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,521.31/1,137,825.68 = 285,210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,521.31x = 1,137,825.68 × 285,210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,521.31x = 324,520,139,207.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,520,139,207.97/758,521.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,832.59

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