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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,865.34, 1,126,297.32 and 301,586.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,865.34, 1,126,297.32 and 301,586.28 is: 452,379.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,865.34 : 1,126,297.32 = 301,586.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,865.34/1,126,297.32 = 301,586.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,865.34x = 1,126,297.32 × 301,586.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,865.34x = 339,675,818,912.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,675,818,912.77/750,865.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,379.15

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