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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,247.96, 1,132,539.57 and 400,180.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,247.96, 1,132,539.57 and 400,180.14 is: 600,094.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,247.96 : 1,132,539.57 = 400,180.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,247.96/1,132,539.57 = 400,180.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,247.96x = 1,132,539.57 × 400,180.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,247.96x = 453,219,843,678.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,219,843,678.14/755,247.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,094.10

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