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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,926.84, 1,133,876.24 and 187,309.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,926.84, 1,133,876.24 and 187,309.27 is: 280,960.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,926.84 : 1,133,876.24 = 187,309.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,926.84/1,133,876.24 = 187,309.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,926.84x = 1,133,876.24 × 187,309.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,926.84x = 212,385,531,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,385,531,967.95/755,926.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,960.43

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