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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,522.96, 1,139,845.16 and 360,165.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,522.96, 1,139,845.16 and 360,165.08 is: 540,513.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,522.96 : 1,139,845.16 = 360,165.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,522.96/1,139,845.16 = 360,165.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,522.96x = 1,139,845.16 × 360,165.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,522.96x = 410,532,423,239.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,532,423,239.01/759,522.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,513.51

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