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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,357.80, 1,141,647.90 and 281,561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,357.80, 1,141,647.90 and 281,561.32 is: 422,198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,357.80 : 1,141,647.90 = 281,561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,357.80/1,141,647.90 = 281,561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,357.80x = 1,141,647.90 × 281,561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,357.80x = 321,443,889,699.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,443,889,699.23/761,357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,198.20

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