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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,155.12, 1,125,945.32 and 277,538.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,155.12, 1,125,945.32 and 277,538.40 is: 416,016.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,155.12 : 1,125,945.32 = 277,538.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,155.12/1,125,945.32 = 277,538.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,155.12x = 1,125,945.32 × 277,538.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,155.12x = 312,493,062,600.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,493,062,600.29/751,155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,016.68

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