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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,796.76, 1,132,158.14 and 281,445.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,796.76, 1,132,158.14 and 281,445.10 is: 422,153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,796.76 : 1,132,158.14 = 281,445.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,796.76/1,132,158.14 = 281,445.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,796.76x = 1,132,158.14 × 281,445.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,796.76x = 318,640,360,928.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,640,360,928.11/754,796.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,153.85

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