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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,554.47, 1,137,997.89 and 285,239.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,554.47, 1,137,997.89 and 285,239.84 is: 427,922.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,554.47 : 1,137,997.89 = 285,239.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,554.47/1,137,997.89 = 285,239.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,554.47x = 1,137,997.89 × 285,239.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,554.47x = 324,602,330,373.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,602,330,373.95/758,554.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,922.24

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