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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,251.21, 1,132,544.44 and 400,183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,251.21, 1,132,544.44 and 400,183.39 is: 600,098.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,251.21 : 1,132,544.44 = 400,183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,251.21/1,132,544.44 = 400,183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,251.21x = 1,132,544.44 × 400,183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,251.21x = 453,225,473,324.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,225,473,324.85/755,251.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,098.97

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