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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 674,787.60, 1,012,181.40 and 275,295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 674,787.60, 1,012,181.40 and 275,295.60 is: 412,943.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    674,787.60 : 1,012,181.40 = 275,295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    674,787.60/1,012,181.40 = 275,295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    674,787.60x = 1,012,181.40 × 275,295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    674,787.60x = 278,649,085,821.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,649,085,821.84/674,787.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,943.40

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