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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,787.76, 1,132,144.65 and 281,436.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,787.76, 1,132,144.65 and 281,436.09 is: 422,140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,787.76 : 1,132,144.65 = 281,436.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,787.76/1,132,144.65 = 281,436.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,787.76x = 1,132,144.65 × 281,436.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,787.76x = 318,626,363,610.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,626,363,610.42/754,787.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,140.34

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