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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 684,423.74, 1,026,374.24 and 273,967.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 684,423.74, 1,026,374.24 and 273,967.58 is: 410,846.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    684,423.74 : 1,026,374.24 = 273,967.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    684,423.74/1,026,374.24 = 273,967.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    684,423.74x = 1,026,374.24 × 273,967.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    684,423.74x = 281,193,266,707.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,193,266,707.14/684,423.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,846.75

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