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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,928.27, 1,132,042.48 and 281,486.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,928.27, 1,132,042.48 and 281,486.51 is: 422,099.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,928.27 : 1,132,042.48 = 281,486.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,928.27/1,132,042.48 = 281,486.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,928.27x = 1,132,042.48 × 281,486.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,928.27x = 318,654,686,866.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,654,686,866.95/754,928.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,099.29

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