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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,998.22, 1,135,452.78 and 283,643.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,998.22, 1,135,452.78 and 283,643.94 is: 425,449.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,998.22 : 1,135,452.78 = 283,643.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,998.22/1,135,452.78 = 283,643.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,998.22x = 1,135,452.78 × 283,643.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,998.22x = 322,064,300,203.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,064,300,203.15/756,998.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,449.22

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