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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,029.80, 1,134,141.90 and 377,144.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,029.80, 1,134,141.90 and 377,144.20 is: 565,764.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,029.80 : 1,134,141.90 = 377,144.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,029.80/1,134,141.90 = 377,144.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,029.80x = 1,134,141.90 × 377,144.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,029.80x = 427,735,039,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,735,039,561.98/756,029.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,764.79

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