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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,278.88, 1,132,918.11 and 282,001.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,278.88, 1,132,918.11 and 282,001.14 is: 423,001.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,278.88 : 1,132,918.11 = 282,001.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,278.88/1,132,918.11 = 282,001.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,278.88x = 1,132,918.11 × 282,001.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,278.88x = 319,484,198,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,484,198,546.65/755,278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,001.63

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