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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,734.96, 1,142,751.90 and 281,966.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,734.96, 1,142,751.90 and 281,966.95 is: 423,005.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,734.96 : 1,142,751.90 = 281,966.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,734.96/1,142,751.90 = 281,966.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,734.96x = 1,142,751.90 × 281,966.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,734.96x = 322,218,270,706.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,218,270,706.59/761,734.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423,005.75

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