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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,517.46, 1,139,836.91 and 360,159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,517.46, 1,139,836.91 and 360,159.56 is: 540,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,517.46 : 1,139,836.91 = 360,159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,517.46/1,139,836.91 = 360,159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,517.46x = 1,139,836.91 × 360,159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,517.46x = 410,523,165,189.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,523,165,189.25/759,517.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,505.24

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