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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,053.46, 1,125,938.67 and 277,650.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,053.46, 1,125,938.67 and 277,650.58 is: 416,238.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,053.46 : 1,125,938.67 = 277,650.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,053.46/1,125,938.67 = 277,650.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,053.46x = 1,125,938.67 × 277,650.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,053.46x = 312,617,524,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,617,524,769.93/751,053.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,238.71

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