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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,974.47, 1,133,933.36 and 187,357.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,974.47, 1,133,933.36 and 187,357.44 is: 281,029.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,974.47 : 1,133,933.36 = 187,357.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,974.47/1,133,933.36 = 187,357.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,974.47x = 1,133,933.36 × 187,357.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,974.47x = 212,450,850,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,450,850,523.41/755,974.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,029.13

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