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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 718,228.48, 1,077,336.06 and 274,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 718,228.48, 1,077,336.06 and 274,996.48 is: 412,492.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    718,228.48 : 1,077,336.06 = 274,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    718,228.48/1,077,336.06 = 274,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    718,228.48x = 1,077,336.06 × 274,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    718,228.48x = 296,263,624,277.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,263,624,277.07/718,228.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,492.17

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