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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,046.36, 1,131,782.24 and 306,077.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,046.36, 1,131,782.24 and 306,077.16 is: 458,796.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,046.36 : 1,131,782.24 = 306,077.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,046.36/1,131,782.24 = 306,077.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,046.36x = 1,131,782.24 × 306,077.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,046.36x = 346,412,693,757.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,412,693,757.64/755,046.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,796.59

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