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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,306.80, 1,132,960.20 and 282,029.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,306.80, 1,132,960.20 and 282,029.08 is: 423,043.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,306.80 : 1,132,960.20 = 282,029.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,306.80/1,132,960.20 = 282,029.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,306.80x = 1,132,960.20 × 282,029.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,306.80x = 319,527,722,882.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,527,722,882.62/755,306.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,043.62

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