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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,858.26, 1,132,360.29 and 275,215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,858.26, 1,132,360.29 and 275,215.14 is: 412,849.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,858.26 : 1,132,360.29 = 275,215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,858.26/1,132,360.29 = 275,215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,858.26x = 1,132,360.29 × 275,215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,858.26x = 311,642,695,742.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,642,695,742.79/754,858.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,849.29

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