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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,332.72, 1,132,994.04 and 306,046.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,332.72, 1,132,994.04 and 306,046.96 is: 459,068.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,332.72 : 1,132,994.04 = 306,046.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,332.72/1,132,994.04 = 306,046.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,332.72x = 1,132,994.04 × 306,046.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,332.72x = 346,749,381,640.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,749,381,640.12/755,332.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,068.40

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