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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 749,265.40, 1,123,898.10 and 275,852.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 749,265.40, 1,123,898.10 and 275,852.80 is: 413,779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    749,265.40 : 1,123,898.10 = 275,852.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    749,265.40/1,123,898.10 = 275,852.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    749,265.40x = 1,123,898.10 × 275,852.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    749,265.40x = 310,030,437,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,030,437,799.68/749,265.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,779.20

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