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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,954.40, 1,137,049.20 and 617,949.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,954.40, 1,137,049.20 and 617,949.60 is: 925,798.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,954.40 : 1,137,049.20 = 617,949.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,954.40/1,137,049.20 = 617,949.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,954.40x = 1,137,049.20 × 617,949.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,954.40x = 702,639,098,320.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,639,098,320.32/758,954.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925,798.83

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