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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,493.32, 1,135,084.40 and 283,215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,493.32, 1,135,084.40 and 283,215.52 is: 424,952.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,493.32 : 1,135,084.40 = 283,215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,493.32/1,135,084.40 = 283,215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,493.32x = 1,135,084.40 × 283,215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,493.32x = 321,473,518,589.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,473,518,589.89/756,493.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424,952.22

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