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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702,399.50, 1,053,172.60 and 275,423.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702,399.50, 1,053,172.60 and 275,423.79 is: 412,968.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702,399.50 : 1,053,172.60 = 275,423.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702,399.50/1,053,172.60 = 275,423.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702,399.50x = 1,053,172.60 × 275,423.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702,399.50x = 290,068,789,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,068,789,016.15/702,399.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,968.39

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