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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,380.71, 1,127,218.68 and 278,070.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,380.71, 1,127,218.68 and 278,070.17 is: 417,159.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,380.71 : 1,127,218.68 = 278,070.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,380.71/1,127,218.68 = 278,070.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,380.71x = 1,127,218.68 × 278,070.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,380.71x = 313,445,884,338.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,445,884,338.68/751,380.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,159.88

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