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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,254.49, 1,050,403.34 and 273,773.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,254.49, 1,050,403.34 and 273,773.29 is: 410,668.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,254.49 : 1,050,403.34 = 273,773.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,254.49/1,050,403.34 = 273,773.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,254.49x = 1,050,403.34 × 273,773.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,254.49x = 287,572,378,218.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,572,378,218.79/700,254.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,668.38

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