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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,525.68, 1,126,960.84 and 284,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,525.68, 1,126,960.84 and 284,254 is: 426,257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,525.68 : 1,126,960.84 = 284,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,525.68/1,126,960.84 = 284,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,525.68x = 1,126,960.84 × 284,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,525.68x = 320,343,126,613.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,343,126,613.36/751,525.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,257.06

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