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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,028.72, 1,049,992.29 and 273,484.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,028.72, 1,049,992.29 and 273,484.46 is: 410,206.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,028.72 : 1,049,992.29 = 273,484.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,028.72/1,049,992.29 = 273,484.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,028.72x = 1,049,992.29 × 273,484.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,028.72x = 287,156,574,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,156,574,434.81/700,028.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,206.85

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