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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,248.35, 1,132,887.65 and 281,839.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,248.35, 1,132,887.65 and 281,839.26 is: 422,764.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,248.35 : 1,132,887.65 = 281,839.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,248.35/1,132,887.65 = 281,839.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,248.35x = 1,132,887.65 × 281,839.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,248.35x = 319,292,215,529.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,292,215,529.94/755,248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,764.53

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