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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,395.67, 1,132,761.00 and 400,326.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,395.67, 1,132,761.00 and 400,326.50 is: 600,313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,395.67 : 1,132,761.00 = 400,326.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,395.67/1,132,761.00 = 400,326.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,395.67x = 1,132,761.00 × 400,326.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,395.67x = 453,474,250,799.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,474,250,799.63/755,395.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,313.54

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