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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,583.40, 1,134,249.90 and 456,401.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,583.40, 1,134,249.90 and 456,401.80 is: 685,131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,583.40 : 1,134,249.90 = 456,401.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,583.40/1,134,249.90 = 456,401.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,583.40x = 1,134,249.90 × 456,401.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,583.40x = 517,673,696,009.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,673,696,009.82/755,583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,131.11

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