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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,383.30, 1,128,050.04 and 278,941.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,383.30, 1,128,050.04 and 278,941.54 is: 418,217.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,383.30 : 1,128,050.04 = 278,941.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,383.30/1,128,050.04 = 278,941.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,383.30x = 1,128,050.04 × 278,941.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,383.30x = 314,660,015,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,660,015,354.66/752,383.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,217.70

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