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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,157.12, 1,125,948.32 and 277,540.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,157.12, 1,125,948.32 and 277,540.40 is: 416,019.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,157.12 : 1,125,948.32 = 277,540.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,157.12/1,125,948.32 = 277,540.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,157.12x = 1,125,948.32 × 277,540.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,157.12x = 312,496,147,112.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,496,147,112.13/751,157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,019.68

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