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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,254.52, 1,134,855 and 306,975.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,254.52, 1,134,855 and 306,975.60 is: 460,655.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,254.52 : 1,134,855 = 306,975.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,254.52/1,134,855 = 306,975.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,254.52x = 1,134,855 × 306,975.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,254.52x = 348,372,794,538
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,372,794,538/756,254.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,655.49

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