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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,238.96, 1,132,526.07 and 400,171.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,238.96, 1,132,526.07 and 400,171.14 is: 600,080.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,238.96 : 1,132,526.07 = 400,171.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,238.96/1,132,526.07 = 400,171.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,238.96x = 1,132,526.07 × 400,171.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,238.96x = 453,204,248,511.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,204,248,511.62/755,238.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,080.60

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