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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,073.60, 1,139,358.40 and 360,011.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,073.60, 1,139,358.40 and 360,011.20 is: 539,660.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,073.60 : 1,139,358.40 = 360,011.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,073.60/1,139,358.40 = 360,011.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,073.60x = 1,139,358.40 × 360,011.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,073.60x = 410,181,784,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,181,784,814.08/760,073.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539,660.61

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