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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,555.09, 1,127,052.78 and 302,124.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,555.09, 1,127,052.78 and 302,124.70 is: 453,074.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,555.09 : 1,127,052.78 = 302,124.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,555.09/1,127,052.78 = 302,124.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,555.09x = 1,127,052.78 × 302,124.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,555.09x = 340,510,483,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,510,483,041.67/751,555.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,074.55

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