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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,064.20, 1,134,533.70 and 282,797.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,064.20, 1,134,533.70 and 282,797.40 is: 424,359.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,064.20 : 1,134,533.70 = 282,797.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,064.20/1,134,533.70 = 282,797.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,064.20x = 1,134,533.70 × 282,797.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,064.20x = 320,843,180,572.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,843,180,572.38/756,064.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,359.70

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