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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,920.72, 1,139,181.24 and 338,966.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,920.72, 1,139,181.24 and 338,966.96 is: 508,138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,920.72 : 1,139,181.24 = 338,966.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,920.72/1,139,181.24 = 338,966.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,920.72x = 1,139,181.24 × 338,966.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,920.72x = 386,144,801,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,144,801,811.83/759,920.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508,138.27

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