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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,741.88, 1,139,301.64 and 440,218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,741.88, 1,139,301.64 and 440,218.08 is: 659,279.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,741.88 : 1,139,301.64 = 440,218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,741.88/1,139,301.64 = 440,218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,741.88x = 1,139,301.64 × 440,218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,741.88x = 501,541,180,501.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,541,180,501.65/760,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 659,279.05

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