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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,817.17, 1,133,718.71 and 306,431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,817.17, 1,133,718.71 and 306,431.22 is: 459,643.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,817.17 : 1,133,718.71 = 306,431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,817.17/1,133,718.71 = 306,431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,817.17x = 1,133,718.71 × 306,431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,817.17x = 347,406,801,658.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,406,801,658.53/755,817.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,643.96

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