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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,088.77, 1,137,136.86 and 308,813.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,088.77, 1,137,136.86 and 308,813.96 is: 463,222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,088.77 : 1,137,136.86 = 308,813.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,088.77/1,137,136.86 = 308,813.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,088.77x = 1,137,136.86 × 308,813.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,088.77x = 351,163,731,112.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,163,731,112.88/758,088.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,222.44

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