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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,259.40, 1,050,410.70 and 273,778.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,259.40, 1,050,410.70 and 273,778.20 is: 410,675.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,259.40 : 1,050,410.70 = 273,778.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,259.40/1,050,410.70 = 273,778.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,259.40x = 1,050,410.70 × 273,778.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,259.40x = 287,579,550,706.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,579,550,706.74/700,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,675.74

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