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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,227.88, 1,049,718.66 and 273,666.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,227.88, 1,049,718.66 and 273,666.70 is: 410,256.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,227.88 : 1,049,718.66 = 273,666.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,227.88/1,049,718.66 = 273,666.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,227.88x = 1,049,718.66 × 273,666.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,227.88x = 287,273,041,610.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,273,041,610.62/700,227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,256.50

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