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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,019.96, 1,049,979.17 and 273,475.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,019.96, 1,049,979.17 and 273,475.71 is: 410,193.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,019.96 : 1,049,979.17 = 273,475.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,019.96/1,049,979.17 = 273,475.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,019.96x = 1,049,979.17 × 273,475.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,019.96x = 287,143,799,684.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,143,799,684.65/700,019.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,193.73

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