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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,615.38, 1,139,241.24 and 520,159.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,615.38, 1,139,241.24 and 520,159.44 is: 779,089.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,615.38 : 1,139,241.24 = 520,159.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,615.38/1,139,241.24 = 520,159.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,615.38x = 1,139,241.24 × 520,159.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,615.38x = 592,587,085,423.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,587,085,423.31/760,615.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779,089.01

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