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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,530.18, 1,137,802.56 and 309,160

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,530.18, 1,137,802.56 and 309,160 is: 463,742.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,530.18 : 1,137,802.56 = 309,160 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,530.18/1,137,802.56 = 309,160/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,530.18x = 1,137,802.56 × 309,160
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,530.18x = 351,763,039,449.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,763,039,449.60/758,530.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463,742.97

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