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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765,254.56, 1,147,881.83 and 278,973.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765,254.56, 1,147,881.83 and 278,973.17 is: 418,459.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765,254.56 : 1,147,881.83 = 278,973.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765,254.56/1,147,881.83 = 278,973.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765,254.56x = 1,147,881.83 × 278,973.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765,254.56x = 320,228,236,467.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,228,236,467.64/765,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418,459.76

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