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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 724,848.98, 1,086,842.76 and 275,602.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 724,848.98, 1,086,842.76 and 275,602.74 is: 413,240.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    724,848.98 : 1,086,842.76 = 275,602.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    724,848.98/1,086,842.76 = 275,602.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    724,848.98x = 1,086,842.76 × 275,602.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    724,848.98x = 299,536,842,605.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,536,842,605.16/724,848.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413,240.35

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