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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,285.02, 1,084,779.30 and 273,850.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,285.02, 1,084,779.30 and 273,850.86 is: 410,720.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,285.02 : 1,084,779.30 = 273,850.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,285.02/1,084,779.30 = 273,850.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,285.02x = 1,084,779.30 × 273,850.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,285.02x = 297,067,744,215.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,067,744,215.20/723,285.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,720.17

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