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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,947.23, 1,138,789.89 and 359,111.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,947.23, 1,138,789.89 and 359,111.70 is: 538,842.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,947.23 : 1,138,789.89 = 359,111.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,947.23/1,138,789.89 = 359,111.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,947.23x = 1,138,789.89 × 359,111.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,947.23x = 408,952,773,340.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,952,773,340.71/758,947.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,842.17

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