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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,029.53, 1,051,123.19 and 274,056.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,029.53, 1,051,123.19 and 274,056.80 is: 410,920.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,029.53 : 1,051,123.19 = 274,056.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,029.53/1,051,123.19 = 274,056.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,029.53x = 1,051,123.19 × 274,056.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,029.53x = 288,067,451,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,067,451,231.29/701,029.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,920.57

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