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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 752,696.32, 1,128,168.96 and 279,016.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 752,696.32, 1,128,168.96 and 279,016.96 is: 418,200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,696.32 : 1,128,168.96 = 279,016.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,696.32/1,128,168.96 = 279,016.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,696.32x = 1,128,168.96 × 279,016.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,696.32x = 314,778,273,585.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,778,273,585.56/752,696.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,200.89

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