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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 751,935.36, 1,128,155.68 and 278,658.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 751,935.36, 1,128,155.68 and 278,658.88 is: 418,081.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    751,935.36 : 1,128,155.68 = 278,658.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    751,935.36/1,128,155.68 = 278,658.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    751,935.36x = 1,128,155.68 × 278,658.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    751,935.36x = 314,370,598,254.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,370,598,254.44/751,935.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,081.95

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