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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,047.08, 1,132,766.64 and 281,736

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,047.08, 1,132,766.64 and 281,736 is: 422,677.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,047.08 : 1,132,766.64 = 281,736 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,047.08/1,132,766.64 = 281,736/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,047.08x = 1,132,766.64 × 281,736
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,047.08x = 319,141,142,087.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,141,142,087.04/755,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,677.14

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