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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,445.74, 1,128,665.56 and 272,561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,445.74, 1,128,665.56 and 272,561.24 is: 408,840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,445.74 : 1,128,665.56 = 272,561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,445.74/1,128,665.56 = 272,561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,445.74x = 1,128,665.56 × 272,561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,445.74x = 307,630,484,578.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,630,484,578.89/752,445.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,840.76

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