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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 757,574.04, 1,136,065.74 and 284,001

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 757,574.04, 1,136,065.74 and 284,001 is: 425,890.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    757,574.04 : 1,136,065.74 = 284,001 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    757,574.04/1,136,065.74 = 284,001/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    757,574.04x = 1,136,065.74 × 284,001
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    757,574.04x = 322,643,806,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,643,806,225.74/757,574.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425,890.79

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