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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,526.48, 1,139,850.40 and 360,168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,526.48, 1,139,850.40 and 360,168.60 is: 540,518.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,526.48 : 1,139,850.40 = 360,168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,526.48/1,139,850.40 = 360,168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,526.48x = 1,139,850.40 × 360,168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,526.48x = 410,538,322,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,538,322,777.44/759,526.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540,518.78

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