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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 744,996.70, 1,117,515.57 and 272,034.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 744,996.70, 1,117,515.57 and 272,034.46 is: 408,059.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    744,996.70 : 1,117,515.57 = 272,034.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    744,996.70/1,117,515.57 = 272,034.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    744,996.70x = 1,117,515.57 × 272,034.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    744,996.70x = 304,002,744,626.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,002,744,626.54/744,996.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,059.18

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