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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452,757, 625,329.54 and 301,591.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452,757, 625,329.54 and 301,591.56 is: 416,545.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452,757 : 625,329.54 = 301,591.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452,757/625,329.54 = 301,591.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452,757x = 625,329.54 × 301,591.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452,757x = 188,594,111,482.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,594,111,482.68/452,757
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,545.99

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