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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,814.12, 1,131,888.78 and 399,745.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,814.12, 1,131,888.78 and 399,745.16 is: 599,441.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,814.12 : 1,131,888.78 = 399,745.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,814.12/1,131,888.78 = 399,745.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,814.12x = 1,131,888.78 × 399,745.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,814.12x = 452,467,061,463.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,467,061,463.31/754,814.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599,441.70

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