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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,998.20, 1,133,997.30 and 488,309.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,998.20, 1,133,997.30 and 488,309.40 is: 732,464.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,998.20 : 1,133,997.30 = 488,309.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,998.20/1,133,997.30 = 488,309.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,998.20x = 1,133,997.30 × 488,309.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,998.20x = 553,741,541,164.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,741,541,164.62/755,998.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732,464.10

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