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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,872.82, 1,139,809.01 and 286,447.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,872.82, 1,139,809.01 and 286,447.47 is: 429,671.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,872.82 : 1,139,809.01 = 286,447.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,872.82/1,139,809.01 = 286,447.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,872.82x = 1,139,809.01 × 286,447.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,872.82x = 326,495,405,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,495,405,765.47/759,872.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429,671.12

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