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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,264.52, 1,132,896.81 and 281,986.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,264.52, 1,132,896.81 and 281,986.80 is: 422,980.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,264.52 : 1,132,896.81 = 281,986.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,264.52/1,132,896.81 = 281,986.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,264.52x = 1,132,896.81 × 281,986.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,264.52x = 319,461,946,182.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,461,946,182.11/755,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,980.21

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