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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,774.87, 1,139,241.42 and 310,810.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,774.87, 1,139,241.42 and 310,810.86 is: 466,044.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,774.87 : 1,139,241.42 = 310,810.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,774.87/1,139,241.42 = 310,810.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,774.87x = 1,139,241.42 × 310,810.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,774.87x = 354,088,605,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,088,605,497.82/759,774.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,044.11

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