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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,230.02, 1,132,848 and 305,959.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,230.02, 1,132,848 and 305,959.38 is: 458,940.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,230.02 : 1,132,848 = 305,959.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,230.02/1,132,848 = 305,959.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,230.02x = 1,132,848 × 305,959.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,230.02x = 346,605,471,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,605,471,714.24/755,230.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,940.27

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