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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,041.83, 1,132,758.77 and 281,730.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,041.83, 1,132,758.77 and 281,730.75 is: 422,669.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,041.83 : 1,132,758.77 = 281,730.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,041.83/1,132,758.77 = 281,730.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,041.83x = 1,132,758.77 × 281,730.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,041.83x = 319,132,976,432.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,132,976,432.52/755,041.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,669.27

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