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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 500,452.40, 750,683.46 and 400,363.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 500,452.40, 750,683.46 and 400,363.94 is: 600,549.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    500,452.40 : 750,683.46 = 400,363.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    500,452.40/750,683.46 = 400,363.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    500,452.40x = 750,683.46 × 400,363.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    500,452.40x = 300,546,587,738.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,546,587,738.43/500,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,549.80

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