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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,893.88, 1,133,826.96 and 187,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,893.88, 1,133,826.96 and 187,276.20 is: 280,910.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,893.88 : 1,133,826.96 = 187,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,893.88/1,133,826.96 = 187,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,893.88x = 1,133,826.96 × 187,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,893.88x = 212,338,804,526.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,338,804,526.35/755,893.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,910.87

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