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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,006.40, 1,134,009.60 and 456,824.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,006.40, 1,134,009.60 and 456,824.80 is: 685,237.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,006.40 : 1,134,009.60 = 456,824.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,006.40/1,134,009.60 = 456,824.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,006.40x = 1,134,009.60 × 456,824.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,006.40x = 518,043,708,718.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,043,708,718.08/756,006.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685,237.20

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