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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760,682.16, 1,141,601.70 and 281,363.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760,682.16, 1,141,601.70 and 281,363.46 is: 422,259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760,682.16 : 1,141,601.70 = 281,363.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760,682.16/1,141,601.70 = 281,363.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760,682.16x = 1,141,601.70 × 281,363.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760,682.16x = 321,205,004,253.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,205,004,253.88/760,682.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,259.15

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