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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,551.47, 1,137,993.39 and 285,236.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,551.47, 1,137,993.39 and 285,236.84 is: 427,917.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,551.47 : 1,137,993.39 = 285,236.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,551.47/1,137,993.39 = 285,236.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,551.47x = 1,137,993.39 × 285,236.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,551.47x = 324,597,632,814.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,597,632,814.52/758,551.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,917.74

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