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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,578, 1,121,833.56 and 304,346

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,578, 1,121,833.56 and 304,346 is: 456,708.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,578 : 1,121,833.56 = 304,346 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,578/1,121,833.56 = 304,346/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,578x = 1,121,833.56 × 304,346
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,578x = 341,425,556,651.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,425,556,651.76/747,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,708.94

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