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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,850.40, 1,132,244.70 and 470,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,850.40, 1,132,244.70 and 470,665.60 is: 705,045.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,850.40 : 1,132,244.70 = 470,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,850.40/1,132,244.70 = 470,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,850.40x = 1,132,244.70 × 470,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,850.40x = 532,908,631,072.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,908,631,072.32/755,850.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 705,045.11

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