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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,997.30, 1,133,981.37 and 187,379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,997.30, 1,133,981.37 and 187,379.58 is: 281,065.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,997.30 : 1,133,981.37 = 187,379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,997.30/1,133,981.37 = 187,379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,997.30x = 1,133,981.37 × 187,379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,997.30x = 212,484,950,712.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,484,950,712.21/755,997.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281,065.75

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