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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,252.71, 1,132,546.69 and 400,184.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,252.71, 1,132,546.69 and 400,184.89 is: 600,101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,252.71 : 1,132,546.69 = 400,184.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,252.71/1,132,546.69 = 400,184.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,252.71x = 1,132,546.69 × 400,184.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,252.71x = 453,228,072,557.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,228,072,557.51/755,252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,101.22

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