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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700,974.52, 1,051,549.20 and 274,455.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700,974.52, 1,051,549.20 and 274,455.28 is: 411,717.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700,974.52 : 1,051,549.20 = 274,455.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700,974.52/1,051,549.20 = 274,455.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700,974.52x = 1,051,549.20 × 274,455.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700,974.52x = 288,603,230,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,603,230,119.78/700,974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,717.15

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