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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 756,983.96, 1,135,541.52 and 277,342.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 756,983.96, 1,135,541.52 and 277,342.04 is: 416,037.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    756,983.96 : 1,135,541.52 = 277,342.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    756,983.96/1,135,541.52 = 277,342.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    756,983.96x = 1,135,541.52 × 277,342.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    756,983.96x = 314,933,401,661.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,933,401,661.50/756,983.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,037.09

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