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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,123.60, 1,134,185.40 and 282,783.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,123.60, 1,134,185.40 and 282,783.90 is: 424,175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,123.60 : 1,134,185.40 = 282,783.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,123.60/1,134,185.40 = 282,783.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,123.60x = 1,134,185.40 × 282,783.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,123.60x = 320,729,370,735.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,729,370,735.06/756,123.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,175.85

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