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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,354.83, 1,139,592.99 and 359,997

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,354.83, 1,139,592.99 and 359,997 is: 540,261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,354.83 : 1,139,592.99 = 359,997 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,354.83/1,139,592.99 = 359,997/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,354.83x = 1,139,592.99 × 359,997
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,354.83x = 410,250,057,621.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,250,057,621.03/759,354.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,261.34

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