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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743,999.10, 1,115,998.65 and 270,699.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743,999.10, 1,115,998.65 and 270,699.90 is: 406,049.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743,999.10 : 1,115,998.65 = 270,699.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743,999.10/1,115,998.65 = 270,699.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743,999.10x = 1,115,998.65 × 270,699.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743,999.10x = 302,100,722,955.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,100,722,955.14/743,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,049.85

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