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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 758,845.52, 1,138,112.76 and 278,907.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 758,845.52, 1,138,112.76 and 278,907.92 is: 418,304.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    758,845.52 : 1,138,112.76 = 278,907.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    758,845.52/1,138,112.76 = 278,907.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    758,845.52x = 1,138,112.76 × 278,907.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    758,845.52x = 317,428,662,617.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,428,662,617.06/758,845.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,304.72

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