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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,320.23, 1,128,674.75 and 279,140.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,320.23, 1,128,674.75 and 279,140.55 is: 418,782.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,320.23 : 1,128,674.75 = 279,140.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,320.23/1,128,674.75 = 279,140.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,320.23x = 1,128,674.75 × 279,140.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,320.23x = 315,058,889,090.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,058,889,090.41/752,320.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,782.96

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