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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 847,757.76, 1,271,585.14 and 300,677.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 847,757.76, 1,271,585.14 and 300,677.28 is: 450,997.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    847,757.76 : 1,271,585.14 = 300,677.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    847,757.76/1,271,585.14 = 300,677.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    847,757.76x = 1,271,585.14 × 300,677.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    847,757.76x = 382,336,761,183.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,336,761,183.62/847,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,997.65

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