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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,878.80, 1,128,077.40 and 331,456.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,878.80, 1,128,077.40 and 331,456.40 is: 497,298.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,878.80 : 1,128,077.40 = 331,456.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,878.80/1,128,077.40 = 331,456.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,878.80x = 1,128,077.40 × 331,456.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,878.80x = 373,908,473,925.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,908,473,925.36/751,878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497,298.87

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