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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,936.80, 1,139,717.40 and 404,642.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,936.80, 1,139,717.40 and 404,642.80 is: 607,663.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,936.80 : 1,139,717.40 = 404,642.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,936.80/1,139,717.40 = 404,642.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,936.80x = 1,139,717.40 × 404,642.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,936.80x = 461,178,439,944.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,178,439,944.72/758,936.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,663.83

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