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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,593.92, 1,134,847.14 and 277,145.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,593.92, 1,134,847.14 and 277,145.20 is: 415,701.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,593.92 : 1,134,847.14 = 277,145.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,593.92/1,134,847.14 = 277,145.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,593.92x = 1,134,847.14 × 277,145.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,593.92x = 314,517,437,584.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,517,437,584.73/756,593.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,701.78

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