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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,644.82, 1,137,812.77 and 278,707.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,644.82, 1,137,812.77 and 278,707.67 is: 418,004.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,644.82 : 1,137,812.77 = 278,707.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,644.82/1,137,812.77 = 278,707.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,644.82x = 1,137,812.77 × 278,707.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,644.82x = 317,117,146,022.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,117,146,022.95/758,644.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,004.76

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