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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,738.10, 1,128,779.10 and 303,309.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,738.10, 1,128,779.10 and 303,309.60 is: 454,832.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,738.10 : 1,128,779.10 = 303,309.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,738.10/1,128,779.10 = 303,309.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,738.10x = 1,128,779.10 × 303,309.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,738.10x = 342,369,537,309.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,369,537,309.36/752,738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,832.21

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