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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,966.76, 751,461.08 and 301,454.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,966.76, 751,461.08 and 301,454.04 is: 452,187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,966.76 : 751,461.08 = 301,454.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,966.76/751,461.08 = 301,454.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,966.76x = 751,461.08 × 301,454.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,966.76x = 226,530,978,468.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,530,978,468.76/500,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,187.64

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