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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,227.38, 1,049,717.91 and 273,666.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,227.38, 1,049,717.91 and 273,666.20 is: 410,255.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,227.38 : 1,049,717.91 = 273,666.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,227.38/1,049,717.91 = 273,666.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,227.38x = 1,049,717.91 × 273,666.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,227.38x = 287,272,311,501.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,272,311,501.64/700,227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,255.75

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