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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,166.53, 1,116,245.63 and 270,851.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,166.53, 1,116,245.63 and 270,851.87 is: 406,276.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,166.53 : 1,116,245.63 = 270,851.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,166.53/1,116,245.63 = 270,851.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,166.53x = 1,116,245.63 × 270,851.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,166.53x = 302,337,219,732.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,337,219,732.57/744,166.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,276.29

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