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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,220, 1,040,931.48 and 273,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,220, 1,040,931.48 and 273,266.24 is: 409,742.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,220 : 1,040,931.48 = 273,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,220/1,040,931.48 = 273,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,220x = 1,040,931.48 × 273,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,220x = 284,451,431,637.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,451,431,637.24/694,220
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,742.49

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