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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,338.48, 1,127,077.20 and 271,686

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,338.48, 1,127,077.20 and 271,686 is: 407,554.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,338.48 : 1,127,077.20 = 271,686 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,338.48/1,127,077.20 = 271,686/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,338.48x = 1,127,077.20 × 271,686
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,338.48x = 306,211,096,159.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,211,096,159.20/751,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,554.12

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