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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 719,504, 1,079,308.32 and 276,272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 719,504, 1,079,308.32 and 276,272 is: 414,428.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    719,504 : 1,079,308.32 = 276,272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    719,504/1,079,308.32 = 276,272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    719,504x = 1,079,308.32 × 276,272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    719,504x = 298,182,668,183.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,182,668,183.04/719,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,428.09

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