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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,940.01, 1,125,955.77 and 294,985.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,940.01, 1,125,955.77 and 294,985.37 is: 442,299.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,940.01 : 1,125,955.77 = 294,985.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,940.01/1,125,955.77 = 294,985.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,940.01x = 1,125,955.77 × 294,985.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,940.01x = 332,140,479,417.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,140,479,417.09/750,940.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,299.62

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