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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,146.07, 1,125,931.77 and 277,529.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,146.07, 1,125,931.77 and 277,529.35 is: 416,003.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,146.07 : 1,125,931.77 = 277,529.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,146.07/1,125,931.77 = 277,529.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,146.07x = 1,125,931.77 × 277,529.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,146.07x = 312,479,112,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,479,112,272.45/751,146.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,003.12

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