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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 706,987.76, 1,060,344.74 and 274,704.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 706,987.76, 1,060,344.74 and 274,704.46 is: 412,003.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    706,987.76 : 1,060,344.74 = 274,704.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    706,987.76/1,060,344.74 = 274,704.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    706,987.76x = 1,060,344.74 × 274,704.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    706,987.76x = 291,281,429,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,281,429,215.54/706,987.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,003.50

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