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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,985.40, 1,060,341.19 and 274,702.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,985.40, 1,060,341.19 and 274,702.11 is: 411,999.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,985.40 : 1,060,341.19 = 274,702.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,985.40/1,060,341.19 = 274,702.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,985.40x = 1,060,341.19 × 274,702.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,985.40x = 291,277,962,212.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,277,962,212.91/706,985.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,999.97

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