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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,860.40, 1,139,790.38 and 286,435.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,860.40, 1,139,790.38 and 286,435.05 is: 429,652.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,860.40 : 1,139,790.38 = 286,435.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,860.40/1,139,790.38 = 286,435.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,860.40x = 1,139,790.38 × 286,435.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,860.40x = 326,475,908,778.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,475,908,778.43/759,860.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,652.48

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