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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,968.66, 1,133,559.30 and 282,264.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,968.66, 1,133,559.30 and 282,264.46 is: 423,249.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,968.66 : 1,133,559.30 = 282,264.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,968.66/1,133,559.30 = 282,264.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,968.66x = 1,133,559.30 × 282,264.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,968.66x = 319,963,503,692.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,963,503,692.48/755,968.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,249.69

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