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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,255.40, 1,132,880.22 and 282,059.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,255.40, 1,132,880.22 and 282,059.88 is: 423,088.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,255.40 : 1,132,880.22 = 282,059.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,255.40/1,132,880.22 = 282,059.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,255.40x = 1,132,880.22 × 282,059.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,255.40x = 319,540,058,907.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,540,058,907.57/755,255.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,088.74

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