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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,631.78, 1,138,111.56 and 403,594.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,631.78, 1,138,111.56 and 403,594.20 is: 605,478.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,631.78 : 1,138,111.56 = 403,594.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,631.78/1,138,111.56 = 403,594.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,631.78x = 1,138,111.56 × 403,594.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,631.78x = 459,335,224,568.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,335,224,568.95/758,631.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,478.49

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