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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,512.37, 1,137,614.56 and 278,575.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,512.37, 1,137,614.56 and 278,575.22 is: 417,806.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,512.37 : 1,137,614.56 = 278,575.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,512.37/1,137,614.56 = 278,575.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,512.37x = 1,137,614.56 × 278,575.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,512.37x = 316,911,228,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,911,228,474.80/758,512.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417,806.27

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