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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759,742.68, 1,140,002.82 and 310,795.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759,742.68, 1,140,002.82 and 310,795.32 is: 466,352.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759,742.68 : 1,140,002.82 = 310,795.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759,742.68/1,140,002.82 = 310,795.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759,742.68x = 1,140,002.82 × 310,795.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759,742.68x = 354,307,541,242.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,307,541,242.80/759,742.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466,352.03

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