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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,550.23, 1,138,974.68 and 279,657.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,550.23, 1,138,974.68 and 279,657.51 is: 419,357.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,550.23 : 1,138,974.68 = 279,657.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,550.23/1,138,974.68 = 279,657.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,550.23x = 1,138,974.68 × 279,657.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,550.23x = 318,522,821,563.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,522,821,563.56/759,550.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,357.15

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