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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,617.13, 1,121,441.63 and 267,876.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,617.13, 1,121,441.63 and 267,876.27 is: 401,820.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,617.13 : 1,121,441.63 = 267,876.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,617.13/1,121,441.63 = 267,876.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,617.13x = 1,121,441.63 × 267,876.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,617.13x = 300,407,599,527.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,407,599,527.74/747,617.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,820.11

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