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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,339.48, 1,127,078.70 and 271,687

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,339.48, 1,127,078.70 and 271,687 is: 407,555.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,339.48 : 1,127,078.70 = 271,687 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,339.48/1,127,078.70 = 271,687/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,339.48x = 1,127,078.70 × 271,687
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,339.48x = 306,212,630,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,212,630,766.90/751,339.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,555.62

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