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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,642.89, 1,050,803.06 and 274,188.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,642.89, 1,050,803.06 and 274,188.83 is: 411,220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,642.89 : 1,050,803.06 = 274,188.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,642.89/1,050,803.06 = 274,188.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,642.89x = 1,050,803.06 × 274,188.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,642.89x = 288,118,454,956.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,118,454,956.86/700,642.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,220.12

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