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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,638.08, 1,052,281.92 and 275,260.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,638.08, 1,052,281.92 and 275,260.80 is: 412,822.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,638.08 : 1,052,281.92 = 275,260.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,638.08/1,052,281.92 = 275,260.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,638.08x = 1,052,281.92 × 275,260.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,638.08x = 289,651,963,124.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,651,963,124.74/701,638.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,822.47

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