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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,685.68, 1,139,917.32 and 310,738.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,685.68, 1,139,917.32 and 310,738.32 is: 466,266.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,685.68 : 1,139,917.32 = 310,738.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,685.68/1,139,917.32 = 310,738.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,685.68x = 1,139,917.32 × 310,738.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,685.68x = 354,215,992,955.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,215,992,955.70/759,685.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,266.51

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