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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,496.28, 1,132,829.94 and 299,625.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,496.28, 1,132,829.94 and 299,625.88 is: 449,274.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,496.28 : 1,132,829.94 = 299,625.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,496.28/1,132,829.94 = 299,625.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,496.28x = 1,132,829.94 × 299,625.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,496.28x = 339,425,167,662.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,425,167,662.85/755,496.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,274.44

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