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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,863.48, 1,138,339.77 and 285,552.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,863.48, 1,138,339.77 and 285,552.94 is: 428,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,863.48 : 1,138,339.77 = 285,552.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,863.48/1,138,339.77 = 285,552.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,863.48x = 1,138,339.77 × 285,552.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,863.48x = 325,056,268,042.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,056,268,042.42/758,863.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,346.17

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