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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,658.72, 1,059,852.80 and 274,376.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,658.72, 1,059,852.80 and 274,376.14 is: 411,511.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,658.72 : 1,059,852.80 = 274,376.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,658.72/1,059,852.80 = 274,376.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,658.72x = 1,059,852.80 × 274,376.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,658.72x = 290,798,318,268.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,798,318,268.50/706,658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,511.68

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