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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,529.43, 1,050,789.28 and 274,108.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,529.43, 1,050,789.28 and 274,108.17 is: 411,160.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,529.43 : 1,050,789.28 = 274,108.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,529.43/1,050,789.28 = 274,108.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,529.43x = 1,050,789.28 × 274,108.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,529.43x = 288,029,926,596.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,029,926,596.42/700,529.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,160.35

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