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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,231.80, 1,134,159.90 and 400,937.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,231.80, 1,134,159.90 and 400,937.80 is: 602,103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,231.80 : 1,134,159.90 = 400,937.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,231.80/1,134,159.90 = 400,937.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,231.80x = 1,134,159.90 × 400,937.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,231.80x = 454,727,575,154.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,727,575,154.22/755,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,103.32

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