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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,455.14, 1,128,679.66 and 272,570.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,455.14, 1,128,679.66 and 272,570.68 is: 408,854.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,455.14 : 1,128,679.66 = 272,570.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,455.14/1,128,679.66 = 272,570.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,455.14x = 1,128,679.66 × 272,570.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,455.14x = 307,644,982,428.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,644,982,428.37/752,455.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,854.92

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