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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,485.07, 1,125,938.07 and 301,521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,485.07, 1,125,938.07 and 301,521.24 is: 452,366.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,485.07 : 1,125,938.07 = 301,521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,485.07/1,125,938.07 = 301,521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,485.07x = 1,125,938.07 × 301,521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,485.07x = 339,494,243,029.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,494,243,029.61/750,485.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,366.42

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