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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 750,872.04, 1,126,156.32 and 271,085.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 750,872.04, 1,126,156.32 and 271,085.28 is: 406,573.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    750,872.04 : 1,126,156.32 = 271,085.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    750,872.04/1,126,156.32 = 271,085.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    750,872.04x = 1,126,156.32 × 271,085.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    750,872.04x = 305,284,401,330.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,284,401,330.97/750,872.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,573.14

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