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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,052.58, 1,132,774.92 and 281,741.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,052.58, 1,132,774.92 and 281,741.50 is: 422,685.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,052.58 : 1,132,774.92 = 281,741.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,052.58/1,132,774.92 = 281,741.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,052.58x = 1,132,774.92 × 281,741.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,052.58x = 319,149,705,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,149,705,123.18/755,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,685.40

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