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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,053.58, 1,132,776.42 and 281,742.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,053.58, 1,132,776.42 and 281,742.50 is: 422,686.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,053.58 : 1,132,776.42 = 281,742.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,053.58/1,132,776.42 = 281,742.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,053.58x = 1,132,776.42 × 281,742.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,053.58x = 319,151,260,511.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,151,260,511.85/755,053.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,686.90

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