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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,644.56, 1,138,010.40 and 285,333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,644.56, 1,138,010.40 and 285,333.84 is: 428,017.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,644.56 : 1,138,010.40 = 285,333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,644.56/1,138,010.40 = 285,333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,644.56x = 1,138,010.40 × 285,333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,644.56x = 324,712,877,391.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,712,877,391.94/758,644.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,017.14

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