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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,218.02, 1,132,830 and 305,947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,218.02, 1,132,830 and 305,947.38 is: 458,922.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,218.02 : 1,132,830 = 305,947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,218.02/1,132,830 = 305,947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,218.02x = 1,132,830 × 305,947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,218.02x = 346,586,370,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,586,370,485.40/755,218.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,922.27

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