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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,240.96, 1,132,529.06 and 400,173.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,240.96, 1,132,529.06 and 400,173.14 is: 600,083.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,240.96 : 1,132,529.06 = 400,173.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,240.96/1,132,529.06 = 400,173.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,240.96x = 1,132,529.06 × 400,173.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,240.96x = 453,207,710,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,207,710,081.45/755,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,083.59

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