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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,262.96, 1,134,391.37 and 306,980.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,262.96, 1,134,391.37 and 306,980.03 is: 460,468.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,262.96 : 1,134,391.37 = 306,980.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,262.96/1,134,391.37 = 306,980.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,262.96x = 1,134,391.37 × 306,980.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,262.96x = 348,235,498,095.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,235,498,095.42/756,262.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 460,468.80

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