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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,692.96, 1,139,118.78 and 310,729.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,692.96, 1,139,118.78 and 310,729.14 is: 465,921.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,692.96 : 1,139,118.78 = 310,729.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,692.96/1,139,118.78 = 310,729.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,692.96x = 1,139,118.78 × 310,729.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,692.96x = 353,957,398,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,957,398,867.25/759,692.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,921.65

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