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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,937.60, 1,138,406.40 and 285,729.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,937.60, 1,138,406.40 and 285,729.12 is: 428,593.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,937.60 : 1,138,406.40 = 285,729.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,937.60/1,138,406.40 = 285,729.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,937.60x = 1,138,406.40 × 285,729.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,937.60x = 325,275,858,874.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,275,858,874.37/758,937.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 428,593.68

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