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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,171.28, 1,073,289.24 and 272,697.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,171.28, 1,073,289.24 and 272,697.36 is: 408,677.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,171.28 : 1,073,289.24 = 272,697.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,171.28/1,073,289.24 = 272,697.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,171.28x = 1,073,289.24 × 272,697.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,171.28x = 292,683,142,264.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,683,142,264.41/716,171.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,677.58

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