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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,247.85, 1,132,886.90 and 281,838.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,247.85, 1,132,886.90 and 281,838.76 is: 422,763.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,247.85 : 1,132,886.90 = 281,838.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,247.85/1,132,886.90 = 281,838.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,247.85x = 1,132,886.90 × 281,838.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,247.85x = 319,291,439,116.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,291,439,116.24/755,247.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,763.78

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