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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,495.69, 1,141,041.89 and 281,062.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,495.69, 1,141,041.89 and 281,062.22 is: 421,149.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,495.69 : 1,141,041.89 = 281,062.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,495.69/1,141,041.89 = 281,062.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,495.69x = 1,141,041.89 × 281,062.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,495.69x = 320,703,759,605.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,703,759,605.88/761,495.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421,149.81

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