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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,761.12, 1,131,809.28 and 399,692.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,761.12, 1,131,809.28 and 399,692.16 is: 599,362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,761.12 : 1,131,809.28 = 399,692.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,761.12/1,131,809.28 = 399,692.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,761.12x = 1,131,809.28 × 399,692.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,761.12x = 452,375,295,831.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,375,295,831.25/754,761.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,362.21

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