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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,174.28, 1,073,293.74 and 272,700.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,174.28, 1,073,293.74 and 272,700.36 is: 408,682.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,174.28 : 1,073,293.74 = 272,700.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,174.28/1,073,293.74 = 272,700.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,174.28x = 1,073,293.74 × 272,700.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,174.28x = 292,687,589,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,687,589,283.75/716,174.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,682.07

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