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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,762.61, 1,133,250.24 and 282,058.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,762.61, 1,133,250.24 and 282,058.41 is: 422,940.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,762.61 : 1,133,250.24 = 282,058.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,762.61/1,133,250.24 = 282,058.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,762.61x = 1,133,250.24 × 282,058.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,762.61x = 319,642,755,160.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,642,755,160.27/755,762.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,940.69

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