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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,224.50, 1,049,713.61 and 273,663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,224.50, 1,049,713.61 and 273,663.32 is: 410,251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,224.50 : 1,049,713.61 = 273,663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,224.50/1,049,713.61 = 273,663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,224.50x = 1,049,713.61 × 273,663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,224.50x = 287,268,104,944.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,268,104,944.90/700,224.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,251.44

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