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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,211, 1,040,917.98 and 273,257.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,211, 1,040,917.98 and 273,257.24 is: 409,728.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,211 : 1,040,917.98 = 273,257.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,211/1,040,917.98 = 273,257.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,211x = 1,040,917.98 × 273,257.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,211x = 284,438,374,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,438,374,281.18/694,211
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,728.99

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