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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,968.76, 751,464.08 and 301,456.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,968.76, 751,464.08 and 301,456.04 is: 452,190.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,968.76 : 751,464.08 = 301,456.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,968.76/751,464.08 = 301,456.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,968.76x = 751,464.08 × 301,456.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,968.76x = 226,533,385,759.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,533,385,759.04/500,968.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,190.64

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