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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,568.78, 1,073,884.77 and 273,094.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,568.78, 1,073,884.77 and 273,094.86 is: 409,273.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,568.78 : 1,073,884.77 = 273,094.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,568.78/1,073,884.77 = 273,094.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,568.78x = 1,073,884.77 × 273,094.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,568.78x = 293,272,410,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,272,410,919.28/716,568.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,273.22

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