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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,733.62, 1,052,424.93 and 275,356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,733.62, 1,052,424.93 and 275,356.10 is: 412,965.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,733.62 : 1,052,424.93 = 275,356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,733.62/1,052,424.93 = 275,356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,733.62x = 1,052,424.93 × 275,356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,733.62x = 289,791,624,267.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,791,624,267.57/701,733.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,965.28

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