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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,847.15, 1,138,467.56 and 403,569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,847.15, 1,138,467.56 and 403,569 is: 605,458.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,847.15 : 1,138,467.56 = 403,569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,847.15/1,138,467.56 = 403,569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,847.15x = 1,138,467.56 × 403,569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,847.15x = 459,450,212,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,450,212,703.80/758,847.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,458.18

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