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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,612.60, 1,132,892.82 and 334,660.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,612.60, 1,132,892.82 and 334,660.28 is: 501,757.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,612.60 : 1,132,892.82 = 334,660.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,612.60/1,132,892.82 = 334,660.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,612.60x = 1,132,892.82 × 334,660.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,612.60x = 379,134,228,351.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,134,228,351.19/755,612.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501,757.42

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