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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,526.43, 1,050,784.79 and 274,105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,526.43, 1,050,784.79 and 274,105.17 is: 411,155.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,526.43 : 1,050,784.79 = 274,105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,526.43/1,050,784.79 = 274,105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,526.43x = 1,050,784.79 × 274,105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,526.43x = 288,025,542,125.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,025,542,125.84/700,526.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,155.85

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