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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,007.07, 1,132,962.86 and 282,024.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,007.07, 1,132,962.86 and 282,024.85 is: 423,206.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,007.07 : 1,132,962.86 = 282,024.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,007.07/1,132,962.86 = 282,024.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,007.07x = 1,132,962.86 × 282,024.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,007.07x = 319,523,680,647.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,523,680,647.07/755,007.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,206.21

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