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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,915.88, 1,051,461.26 and 274,396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,915.88, 1,051,461.26 and 274,396.62 is: 411,629.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,915.88 : 1,051,461.26 = 274,396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,915.88/1,051,461.26 = 274,396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,915.88x = 1,051,461.26 × 274,396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,915.88x = 288,517,415,804.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,517,415,804.94/700,915.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,629.16

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