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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,824.96, 1,132,427.52 and 281,525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,824.96, 1,132,427.52 and 281,525.76 is: 422,359.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,824.96 : 1,132,427.52 = 281,525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,824.96/1,132,427.52 = 281,525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,824.96x = 1,132,427.52 × 281,525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,824.96x = 318,807,518,212.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,807,518,212.92/754,824.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,359.53

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