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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,975.08, 1,132,658.64 and 281,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,975.08, 1,132,658.64 and 281,664 is: 422,569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,975.08 : 1,132,658.64 = 281,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,975.08/1,132,658.64 = 281,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,975.08x = 1,132,658.64 × 281,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,975.08x = 319,029,163,176.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,029,163,176.96/754,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,569.13

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