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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,298.73, 1,139,507.69 and 359,937.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,298.73, 1,139,507.69 and 359,937.95 is: 540,172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,298.73 : 1,139,507.69 = 359,937.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,298.73/1,139,507.69 = 359,937.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,298.73x = 1,139,507.69 × 359,937.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,298.73x = 410,152,054,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,152,054,450.61/759,298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,172.19

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