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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,474.80, 1,131,323.40 and 280,916.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,474.80, 1,131,323.40 and 280,916.40 is: 421,229.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,474.80 : 1,131,323.40 = 280,916.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,474.80/1,131,323.40 = 280,916.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,474.80x = 1,131,323.40 × 280,916.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,474.80x = 317,807,296,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,807,296,763.76/754,474.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,229.84

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