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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,926.26, 452,889.09 and 77,286.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301,926.26, 452,889.09 and 77,286.33 is: 115,929.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301,926.26 : 452,889.09 = 77,286.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301,926.26/452,889.09 = 77,286.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301,926.26x = 452,889.09 × 77,286.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301,926.26x = 35,002,135,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,002,135,663.14/301,926.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115,929.42

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