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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,555.22, 1,137,999.03 and 285,240.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,555.22, 1,137,999.03 and 285,240.60 is: 427,923.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,555.22 : 1,137,999.03 = 285,240.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,555.22/1,137,999.03 = 285,240.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,555.22x = 1,137,999.03 × 285,240.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,555.22x = 324,603,526,116.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,603,526,116.62/758,555.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427,923.40

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