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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,734.84, 1,142,751.71 and 281,966.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,734.84, 1,142,751.71 and 281,966.83 is: 423,005.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,734.84 : 1,142,751.71 = 281,966.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,734.84/1,142,751.71 = 281,966.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,734.84x = 1,142,751.71 × 281,966.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,734.84x = 322,218,074,993.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,218,074,993.82/761,734.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,005.56

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