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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,734.12, 1,052,425.68 and 275,356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,734.12, 1,052,425.68 and 275,356.60 is: 412,966.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,734.12 : 1,052,425.68 = 275,356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,734.12/1,052,425.68 = 275,356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,734.12x = 1,052,425.68 × 275,356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,734.12x = 289,792,356,997.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,792,356,997.49/701,734.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,966.03

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