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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,865.48, 1,138,342.77 and 285,554.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,865.48, 1,138,342.77 and 285,554.94 is: 428,349.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,865.48 : 1,138,342.77 = 285,554.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,865.48/1,138,342.77 = 285,554.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,865.48x = 1,138,342.77 × 285,554.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,865.48x = 325,059,401,386.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,059,401,386.78/758,865.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,349.17

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