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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,103.60, 1,139,442.60 and 287,106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,103.60, 1,139,442.60 and 287,106.80 is: 430,390.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,103.60 : 1,139,442.60 = 287,106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,103.60/1,139,442.60 = 287,106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,103.60x = 1,139,442.60 × 287,106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,103.60x = 327,141,718,669.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,141,718,669.68/760,103.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,390.96

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