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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,227.48, 1,077,334.56 and 274,995.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,227.48, 1,077,334.56 and 274,995.48 is: 412,490.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,227.48 : 1,077,334.56 = 274,995.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,227.48/1,077,334.56 = 274,995.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,227.48x = 1,077,334.56 × 274,995.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,227.48x = 296,262,134,447.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,262,134,447.79/718,227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,490.67

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