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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,939.40, 1,139,179.42 and 380,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,939.40, 1,139,179.42 and 380,131.56 is: 570,583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,939.40 : 1,139,179.42 = 380,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,939.40/1,139,179.42 = 380,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,939.40x = 1,139,179.42 × 380,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,939.40x = 433,038,050,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,038,050,044.50/758,939.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570,583.17

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