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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,827.80, 1,139,741.70 and 316,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,827.80, 1,139,741.70 and 316,538.20 is: 474,807.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,827.80 : 1,139,741.70 = 316,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,827.80/1,139,741.70 = 316,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,827.80x = 1,139,741.70 × 316,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,827.80x = 360,771,786,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,771,786,182.94/759,827.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,807.30

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