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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,615.92, 1,138,483.80 and 359,255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,615.92, 1,138,483.80 and 359,255.92 is: 539,149.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,615.92 : 1,138,483.80 = 359,255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,615.92/1,138,483.80 = 359,255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,615.92x = 1,138,483.80 × 359,255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,615.92x = 409,007,044,974.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,007,044,974.10/758,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,149.04

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