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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,871.88, 1,138,895.34 and 285,987.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,871.88, 1,138,895.34 and 285,987.40 is: 429,202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,871.88 : 1,138,895.34 = 285,987.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,871.88/1,138,895.34 = 285,987.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,871.88x = 1,138,895.34 × 285,987.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,871.88x = 325,709,717,158.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,709,717,158.72/758,871.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,202.51

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