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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,894.88, 1,133,828.46 and 187,277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,894.88, 1,133,828.46 and 187,277.20 is: 280,912.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,894.88 : 1,133,828.46 = 187,277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,894.88/1,133,828.46 = 187,277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,894.88x = 1,133,828.46 × 187,277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,894.88x = 212,340,219,269.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,340,219,269.11/755,894.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,912.37

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