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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,259.99, 1,125,600.76 and 301,296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,259.99, 1,125,600.76 and 301,296.16 is: 452,028.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,259.99 : 1,125,600.76 = 301,296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,259.99/1,125,600.76 = 301,296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,259.99x = 1,125,600.76 × 301,296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,259.99x = 339,139,180,438.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,139,180,438.41/750,259.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,028.87

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