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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,647.32, 1,138,140.45 and 285,336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,647.32, 1,138,140.45 and 285,336.78 is: 428,068.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,647.32 : 1,138,140.45 = 285,336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,647.32/1,138,140.45 = 285,336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,647.32x = 1,138,140.45 × 285,336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,647.32x = 324,753,331,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,753,331,190.75/758,647.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,068.91

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