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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,337.98, 1,127,076.45 and 271,685.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,337.98, 1,127,076.45 and 271,685.50 is: 407,553.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,337.98 : 1,127,076.45 = 271,685.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,337.98/1,127,076.45 = 271,685.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,337.98x = 1,127,076.45 × 271,685.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,337.98x = 306,210,328,856.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,210,328,856.48/751,337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,553.37

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