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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,368.11, 1,142,196.35 and 305,994.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,368.11, 1,142,196.35 and 305,994.69 is: 459,049.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,368.11 : 1,142,196.35 = 305,994.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,368.11/1,142,196.35 = 305,994.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,368.11x = 1,142,196.35 × 305,994.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,368.11x = 349,506,016,507.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,506,016,507.41/761,368.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,049.98

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