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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 784,302, 1,176,302.88 and 304,529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 784,302, 1,176,302.88 and 304,529.76 is: 456,736.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    784,302 : 1,176,302.88 = 304,529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    784,302/1,176,302.88 = 304,529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    784,302x = 1,176,302.88 × 304,529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    784,302x = 358,219,233,733.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,219,233,733.71/784,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456,736.35

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