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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 722,705.96, 1,083,638.75 and 273,461.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 722,705.96, 1,083,638.75 and 273,461.54 is: 410,033.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    722,705.96 : 1,083,638.75 = 273,461.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    722,705.96/1,083,638.75 = 273,461.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    722,705.96x = 1,083,638.75 × 273,461.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    722,705.96x = 296,333,514,593.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,333,514,593.17/722,705.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,033.31

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