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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,261.26, 1,050,413.46 and 273,780.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,261.26, 1,050,413.46 and 273,780.06 is: 410,678.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,261.26 : 1,050,413.46 = 273,780.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,261.26/1,050,413.46 = 273,780.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,261.26x = 1,050,413.46 × 273,780.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,261.26x = 287,582,260,103.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,582,260,103.61/700,261.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,678.52

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