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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,846.70, 1,134,207.45 and 282,579.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,846.70, 1,134,207.45 and 282,579.90 is: 424,033.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,846.70 : 1,134,207.45 = 282,579.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,846.70/1,134,207.45 = 282,579.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,846.70x = 1,134,207.45 × 282,579.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,846.70x = 320,504,227,800.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,504,227,800.26/755,846.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,033.38

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