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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,954.90, 1,133,903.93 and 187,337.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,954.90, 1,133,903.93 and 187,337.63 is: 280,999.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,954.90 : 1,133,903.93 = 187,337.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,954.90/1,133,903.93 = 187,337.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,954.90x = 1,133,903.93 × 187,337.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,954.90x = 212,422,868,287.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,422,868,287.68/755,954.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,999.40

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