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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,973.47, 1,133,931.85 and 187,356.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,973.47, 1,133,931.85 and 187,356.44 is: 281,027.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,973.47 : 1,133,931.85 = 187,356.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,973.47/1,133,931.85 = 187,356.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,973.47x = 1,133,931.85 × 187,356.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,973.47x = 212,449,434,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,449,434,618.61/755,973.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,027.63

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