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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,287.96, 1,042,023.69 and 273,859.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,287.96, 1,042,023.69 and 273,859.08 is: 411,022.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,287.96 : 1,042,023.69 = 273,859.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,287.96/1,042,023.69 = 273,859.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,287.96x = 1,042,023.69 × 273,859.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,287.96x = 285,367,649,081.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,367,649,081.61/694,287.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,022.03

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