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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,970.80, 1,139,768.40 and 404,676.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,970.80, 1,139,768.40 and 404,676.80 is: 607,714.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,970.80 : 1,139,768.40 = 404,676.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,970.80/1,139,768.40 = 404,676.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,970.80x = 1,139,768.40 × 404,676.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,970.80x = 461,237,828,853.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,237,828,853.12/758,970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607,714.85

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