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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,401.72, 1,138,770.42 and 360,156.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,401.72, 1,138,770.42 and 360,156.66 is: 540,077.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,401.72 : 1,138,770.42 = 360,156.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,401.72/1,138,770.42 = 360,156.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,401.72x = 1,138,770.42 × 360,156.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,401.72x = 410,135,750,974.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,135,750,974.00/759,401.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,077.46

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