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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,527.43, 1,050,786.28 and 274,106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,527.43, 1,050,786.28 and 274,106.17 is: 411,157.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,527.43 : 1,050,786.28 = 274,106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,527.43/1,050,786.28 = 274,106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,527.43x = 1,050,786.28 × 274,106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,527.43x = 288,027,002,699.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,027,002,699.35/700,527.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,157.35

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