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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,942.80, 1,139,726.40 and 404,648.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,942.80, 1,139,726.40 and 404,648.80 is: 607,672.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,942.80 : 1,139,726.40 = 404,648.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,942.80/1,139,726.40 = 404,648.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,942.80x = 1,139,726.40 × 404,648.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,942.80x = 461,188,920,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,188,920,088.32/758,942.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,672.83

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