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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,504.40, 1,133,256.60 and 423,037.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,504.40, 1,133,256.60 and 423,037.20 is: 634,555.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,504.40 : 1,133,256.60 = 423,037.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,504.40/1,133,256.60 = 423,037.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,504.40x = 1,133,256.60 × 423,037.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,504.40x = 479,409,698,945.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,409,698,945.52/755,504.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634,555.80

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