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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,545.24, 1,137,984 and 285,230.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,545.24, 1,137,984 and 285,230.59 is: 427,908.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,545.24 : 1,137,984 = 285,230.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,545.24/1,137,984 = 285,230.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,545.24x = 1,137,984 × 285,230.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,545.24x = 324,587,850,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,587,850,575.52/758,545.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,908.36

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