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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,353.33, 1,139,590.74 and 359,995.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,353.33, 1,139,590.74 and 359,995.50 is: 540,259.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,353.33 : 1,139,590.74 = 359,995.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,353.33/1,139,590.74 = 359,995.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,353.33x = 1,139,590.74 × 359,995.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,353.33x = 410,247,538,241.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,247,538,241.67/759,353.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,259.09

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