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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,771.18, 1,135,812.62 and 397,196.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,771.18, 1,135,812.62 and 397,196.02 is: 596,138.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,771.18 : 1,135,812.62 = 397,196.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,771.18/1,135,812.62 = 397,196.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,771.18x = 1,135,812.62 × 397,196.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,771.18x = 451,140,252,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,140,252,129.77/756,771.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596,138.26

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