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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,999.20, 1,133,998.80 and 378,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,999.20, 1,133,998.80 and 378,085.60 is: 567,128.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,999.20 : 1,133,998.80 = 378,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,999.20/1,133,998.80 = 378,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,999.20x = 1,133,998.80 × 378,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,999.20x = 428,748,616,697.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,748,616,697.28/755,999.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567,128.40

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