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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,950.58, 1,133,897.45 and 187,333.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,950.58, 1,133,897.45 and 187,333.31 is: 280,992.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,950.58 : 1,133,897.45 = 187,333.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,950.58/1,133,897.45 = 187,333.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,950.58x = 1,133,897.45 × 187,333.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,950.58x = 212,416,757,307.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,416,757,307.91/755,950.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,992.92

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