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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,573.04, 1,136,064.24 and 284,000

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,573.04, 1,136,064.24 and 284,000 is: 425,889.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,573.04 : 1,136,064.24 = 284,000 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,573.04/1,136,064.24 = 284,000/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,573.04x = 1,136,064.24 × 284,000
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,573.04x = 322,642,244,160
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,642,244,160/757,573.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,889.29

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