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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,311.04, 1,125,103.68 and 277,219.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,311.04, 1,125,103.68 and 277,219.20 is: 415,694.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,311.04 : 1,125,103.68 = 277,219.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,311.04/1,125,103.68 = 277,219.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,311.04x = 1,125,103.68 × 277,219.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,311.04x = 311,900,342,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,900,342,086.66/750,311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,694.73

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