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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,988.60, 1,134,518.10 and 402,172.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,988.60, 1,134,518.10 and 402,172.60 is: 602,746.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,988.60 : 1,134,518.10 = 402,172.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,988.60/1,134,518.10 = 402,172.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,988.60x = 1,134,518.10 × 402,172.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,988.60x = 456,272,094,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,272,094,024.06/756,988.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602,746.32

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