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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701,747.62, 1,052,218.51 and 274,783.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701,747.62, 1,052,218.51 and 274,783.55 is: 412,017.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701,747.62 : 1,052,218.51 = 274,783.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701,747.62/1,052,218.51 = 274,783.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701,747.62x = 1,052,218.51 × 274,783.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701,747.62x = 289,132,331,605.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,132,331,605.46/701,747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,017.54

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