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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 753,247.28, 1,129,770.36 and 279,868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 753,247.28, 1,129,770.36 and 279,868.40 is: 419,765.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    753,247.28 : 1,129,770.36 = 279,868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    753,247.28/1,129,770.36 = 279,868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    753,247.28x = 1,129,770.36 × 279,868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    753,247.28x = 316,187,023,020.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,187,023,020.62/753,247.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,765.24

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