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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,854.98, 1,138,327.02 and 285,544.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,854.98, 1,138,327.02 and 285,544.44 is: 428,333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,854.98 : 1,138,327.02 = 285,544.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,854.98/1,138,327.02 = 285,544.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,854.98x = 1,138,327.02 × 285,544.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,854.98x = 325,042,951,462.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,042,951,462.77/758,854.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,333.42

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