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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,494.55, 1,138,571.38 and 286,512.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,494.55, 1,138,571.38 and 286,512.06 is: 429,515.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,494.55 : 1,138,571.38 = 286,512.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,494.55/1,138,571.38 = 286,512.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,494.55x = 1,138,571.38 × 286,512.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,494.55x = 326,214,431,540.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,214,431,540.84/759,494.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,515.17

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