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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,150.48, 1,125,938.39 and 277,533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,150.48, 1,125,938.39 and 277,533.76 is: 416,009.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,150.48 : 1,125,938.39 = 277,533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,150.48/1,125,938.39 = 277,533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,150.48x = 1,125,938.39 × 277,533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,150.48x = 312,485,914,905.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,485,914,905.05/751,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,009.74

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