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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,937.80, 1,139,718.90 and 404,643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,937.80, 1,139,718.90 and 404,643.80 is: 607,665.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,937.80 : 1,139,718.90 = 404,643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,937.80/1,139,718.90 = 404,643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,937.80x = 1,139,718.90 × 404,643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,937.80x = 461,180,186,627.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,180,186,627.82/758,937.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,665.33

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