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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,054.52, 1,141,635.02 and 305,645.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,054.52, 1,141,635.02 and 305,645.78 is: 458,490.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,054.52 : 1,141,635.02 = 305,645.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,054.52/1,141,635.02 = 305,645.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,054.52x = 1,141,635.02 × 305,645.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,054.52x = 348,935,926,163.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,935,926,163.22/761,054.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458,490.05

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