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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,452.40, 1,133,178.60 and 422,985.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,452.40, 1,133,178.60 and 422,985.20 is: 634,477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,452.40 : 1,133,178.60 = 422,985.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,452.40/1,133,178.60 = 422,985.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,452.40x = 1,133,178.60 × 422,985.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,452.40x = 479,317,776,756.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,317,776,756.72/755,452.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,477.80

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