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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,170.04, 1,124,892.18 and 277,078.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,170.04, 1,124,892.18 and 277,078.20 is: 415,483.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,170.04 : 1,124,892.18 = 277,078.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,170.04/1,124,892.18 = 277,078.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,170.04x = 1,124,892.18 × 277,078.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,170.04x = 311,683,100,428.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,683,100,428.48/750,170.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,483.27

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