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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,167.53, 1,116,247.13 and 270,852.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,167.53, 1,116,247.13 and 270,852.87 is: 406,277.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,167.53 : 1,116,247.13 = 270,852.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,167.53/1,116,247.13 = 270,852.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,167.53x = 1,116,247.13 × 270,852.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,167.53x = 302,338,738,789.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,338,738,789.76/744,167.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406,277.79

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