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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,209.50, 1,127,257.08 and 278,226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,209.50, 1,127,257.08 and 278,226.98 is: 417,504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,209.50 : 1,127,257.08 = 278,226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,209.50/1,127,257.08 = 278,226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,209.50x = 1,127,257.08 × 278,226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,209.50x = 313,633,333,052.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,633,333,052.02/751,209.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,504.48

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