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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,209.60, 1,139,251.80 and 286,234.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,209.60, 1,139,251.80 and 286,234.40 is: 429,516.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,209.60 : 1,139,251.80 = 286,234.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,209.60/1,139,251.80 = 286,234.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,209.60x = 1,139,251.80 × 286,234.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,209.60x = 326,093,055,421.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,093,055,421.92/759,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,516.51

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