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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,915.81, 1,133,859.72 and 187,298.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,915.81, 1,133,859.72 and 187,298.28 is: 280,943.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,915.81 : 1,133,859.72 = 187,298.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,915.81/1,133,859.72 = 187,298.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,915.81x = 1,133,859.72 × 187,298.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,915.81x = 212,369,975,317.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,369,975,317.28/755,915.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,943.95

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