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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,163.14, 1,116,240.56 and 270,848.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,163.14, 1,116,240.56 and 270,848.51 is: 406,271.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,163.14 : 1,116,240.56 = 270,848.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,163.14/1,116,240.56 = 270,848.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,163.14x = 1,116,240.56 × 270,848.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,163.14x = 302,332,090,743.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,332,090,743.70/744,163.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,271.25

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