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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,612.66, 1,138,478.90 and 359,252.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,612.66, 1,138,478.90 and 359,252.69 is: 539,144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,612.66 : 1,138,478.90 = 359,252.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,612.66/1,138,478.90 = 359,252.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,612.66x = 1,138,478.90 × 359,252.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,612.66x = 409,001,599,844.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,001,599,844.58/758,612.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,144.18

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