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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126,512.76, 1,689,754.50 and 273,591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126,512.76, 1,689,754.50 and 273,591.40 is: 410,383.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126,512.76 : 1,689,754.50 = 273,591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126,512.76/1,689,754.50 = 273,591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126,512.76x = 1,689,754.50 × 273,591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126,512.76x = 462,302,299,311.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,302,299,311.30/1,126,512.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,383.54

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