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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,152.10, 1,125,940.83 and 277,535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,152.10, 1,125,940.83 and 277,535.38 is: 416,012.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,152.10 : 1,125,940.83 = 277,535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,152.10/1,125,940.83 = 277,535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,152.10x = 1,125,940.83 × 277,535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,152.10x = 312,488,416,111.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,488,416,111.57/751,152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,012.17

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