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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,063.20, 1,132,594.80 and 305,999.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,063.20, 1,132,594.80 and 305,999.20 is: 458,998.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,063.20 : 1,132,594.80 = 305,999.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,063.20/1,132,594.80 = 305,999.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,063.20x = 1,132,594.80 × 305,999.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,063.20x = 346,573,102,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,573,102,724.16/755,063.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,998.80

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