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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,483.87, 1,137,528.93 and 303,056.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,483.87, 1,137,528.93 and 303,056.15 is: 454,505.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,483.87 : 1,137,528.93 = 303,056.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,483.87/1,137,528.93 = 303,056.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,483.87x = 1,137,528.93 × 303,056.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,483.87x = 344,735,138,039.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,735,138,039.42/758,483.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,505.56

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