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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761,755.06, 1,142,274.47 and 281,651.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761,755.06, 1,142,274.47 and 281,651.15 is: 422,344.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761,755.06 : 1,142,274.47 = 281,651.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761,755.06/1,142,274.47 = 281,651.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761,755.06x = 1,142,274.47 × 281,651.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761,755.06x = 321,722,922,729.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,722,922,729.18/761,755.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422,344.32

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