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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,240.11, 1,138,630.12 and 399,216.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,240.11, 1,138,630.12 and 399,216.96 is: 598,704.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,240.11 : 1,138,630.12 = 399,216.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,240.11/1,138,630.12 = 399,216.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,240.11x = 1,138,630.12 × 399,216.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,240.11x = 454,560,454,072.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,560,454,072.79/759,240.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598,704.48

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