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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,340.53, 1,128,596.39 and 272,794.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,340.53, 1,128,596.39 and 272,794.19 is: 409,222.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,340.53 : 1,128,596.39 = 272,794.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,340.53/1,128,596.39 = 272,794.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,340.53x = 1,128,596.39 × 272,794.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,340.53x = 307,874,538,728.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,874,538,728.96/752,340.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,222.32

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