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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,929.98, 1,085,249.70 and 274,966.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,929.98, 1,085,249.70 and 274,966.13 is: 412,204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,929.98 : 1,085,249.70 = 274,966.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,929.98/1,085,249.70 = 274,966.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,929.98x = 1,085,249.70 × 274,966.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,929.98x = 298,406,912,805.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,406,912,805.79/723,929.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,204.11

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