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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,999.40, 1,133,999.10 and 423,532.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,999.40, 1,133,999.10 and 423,532.20 is: 635,298.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,999.40 : 1,133,999.10 = 423,532.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,999.40/1,133,999.10 = 423,532.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,999.40x = 1,133,999.10 × 423,532.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,999.40x = 480,285,133,621.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,285,133,621.02/755,999.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635,298.30

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