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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,162.68, 1,135,411.50 and 283,515.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,162.68, 1,135,411.50 and 283,515.88 is: 425,149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,162.68 : 1,135,411.50 = 283,515.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,162.68/1,135,411.50 = 283,515.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,162.68x = 1,135,411.50 × 283,515.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,162.68x = 321,907,190,584.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,907,190,584.62/757,162.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,149.31

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