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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 755,010.78, 1,132,632.81 and 275,279.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 755,010.78, 1,132,632.81 and 275,279.10 is: 412,961.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    755,010.78 : 1,132,632.81 = 275,279.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    755,010.78/1,132,632.81 = 275,279.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    755,010.78x = 1,132,632.81 × 275,279.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    755,010.78x = 311,790,140,567.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,790,140,567.27/755,010.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,961.18

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