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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732,994.56, 1,099,513.44 and 277,486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732,994.56, 1,099,513.44 and 277,486.20 is: 416,237.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732,994.56 : 1,099,513.44 = 277,486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732,994.56/1,099,513.44 = 277,486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732,994.56x = 1,099,513.44 × 277,486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732,994.56x = 305,099,806,314.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,099,806,314.53/732,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,237.48

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