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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,116.32, 1,050,123.60 and 273,572.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,116.32, 1,050,123.60 and 273,572.24 is: 410,338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,116.32 : 1,050,123.60 = 273,572.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,116.32/1,050,123.60 = 273,572.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,116.32x = 1,050,123.60 × 273,572.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,116.32x = 287,284,665,528.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,284,665,528.86/700,116.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,338.48

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