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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,496.55, 1,138,574.38 and 286,514.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,496.55, 1,138,574.38 and 286,514.06 is: 429,518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,496.55 : 1,138,574.38 = 286,514.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,496.55/1,138,574.38 = 286,514.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,496.55x = 1,138,574.38 × 286,514.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,496.55x = 326,217,568,225.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,217,568,225.78/759,496.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,518.17

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