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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,919.60, 1,138,816.80 and 285,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,919.60, 1,138,816.80 and 285,944.40 is: 429,081.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,919.60 : 1,138,816.80 = 285,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,919.60/1,138,816.80 = 285,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,919.60x = 1,138,816.80 × 285,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,919.60x = 325,638,286,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,638,286,585.92/758,919.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,081.40

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