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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 694,727.52, 1,041,546.90 and 274,318.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 694,727.52, 1,041,546.90 and 274,318.08 is: 411,262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    694,727.52 : 1,041,546.90 = 274,318.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    694,727.52/1,041,546.90 = 274,318.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    694,727.52x = 1,041,546.90 × 274,318.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    694,727.52x = 285,715,145,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,715,145,837.95/694,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,262.17

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