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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,579.80, 1,137,681.90 and 403,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,579.80, 1,137,681.90 and 403,285.80 is: 605,627.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,579.80 : 1,137,681.90 = 403,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,579.80/1,137,681.90 = 403,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,579.80x = 1,137,681.90 × 403,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,579.80x = 458,810,955,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,810,955,187.02/757,579.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,627.23

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