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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,536.88, 1,052,298.72 and 302,459.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,536.88, 1,052,298.72 and 302,459.60 is: 453,686.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,536.88 : 1,052,298.72 = 302,459.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,536.88/1,052,298.72 = 302,459.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,536.88x = 1,052,298.72 × 302,459.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,536.88x = 318,277,849,931.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,277,849,931.71/701,536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,686.55

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