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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,177.40, 1,128,432.21 and 278,862.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,177.40, 1,128,432.21 and 278,862.77 is: 418,355.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,177.40 : 1,128,432.21 = 278,862.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,177.40/1,128,432.21 = 278,862.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,177.40x = 1,128,432.21 × 278,862.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,177.40x = 314,677,731,837.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,677,731,837.82/752,177.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,355.74

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