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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,042.08, 1,132,759.14 and 281,731

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,042.08, 1,132,759.14 and 281,731 is: 422,669.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,042.08 : 1,132,759.14 = 281,731 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,042.08/1,132,759.14 = 281,731/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,042.08x = 1,132,759.14 × 281,731
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,042.08x = 319,133,365,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,133,365,271.34/755,042.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,669.64

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