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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,249.46, 1,132,541.82 and 400,181.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,249.46, 1,132,541.82 and 400,181.64 is: 600,096.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,249.46 : 1,132,541.82 = 400,181.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,249.46/1,132,541.82 = 400,181.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,249.46x = 1,132,541.82 × 400,181.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,249.46x = 453,222,442,896.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,222,442,896.19/755,249.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,096.35

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