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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901,785.12, 1,352,699.55 and 302,765.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901,785.12, 1,352,699.55 and 302,765.82 is: 454,156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901,785.12 : 1,352,699.55 = 302,765.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901,785.12/1,352,699.55 = 302,765.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901,785.12x = 1,352,699.55 × 302,765.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901,785.12x = 409,551,188,469.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,551,188,469.38/901,785.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,156.07

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