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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,872.20, 1,134,245.70 and 282,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,872.20, 1,134,245.70 and 282,605.40 is: 424,071.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,872.20 : 1,134,245.70 = 282,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,872.20/1,134,245.70 = 282,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,872.20x = 1,134,245.70 × 282,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,872.20x = 320,543,959,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,543,959,746.78/755,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,071.64

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