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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,733.48, 1,139,179.42 and 310,769.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,733.48, 1,139,179.42 and 310,769.60 is: 465,982.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,733.48 : 1,139,179.42 = 310,769.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,733.48/1,139,179.42 = 310,769.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,733.48x = 1,139,179.42 × 310,769.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,733.48x = 354,022,332,681.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,022,332,681.63/759,733.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465,982.27

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