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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,167.46, 1,137,644.78 and 309,217.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,167.46, 1,137,644.78 and 309,217.70 is: 463,987.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,167.46 : 1,137,644.78 = 309,217.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,167.46/1,137,644.78 = 309,217.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,167.46x = 1,137,644.78 × 309,217.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,167.46x = 351,779,902,288.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,779,902,288.61/758,167.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,987.08

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