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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832,761.30, 1,248,376.53 and 300,151.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832,761.30, 1,248,376.53 and 300,151.98 is: 449,952.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832,761.30 : 1,248,376.53 = 300,151.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832,761.30/1,248,376.53 = 300,151.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832,761.30x = 1,248,376.53 × 300,151.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832,761.30x = 374,702,687,265.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,702,687,265.03/832,761.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,952.09

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