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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,038.24, 1,119,891.67 and 273,612.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,038.24, 1,119,891.67 and 273,612.89 is: 410,175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,038.24 : 1,119,891.67 = 273,612.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,038.24/1,119,891.67 = 273,612.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,038.24x = 1,119,891.67 × 273,612.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,038.24x = 306,416,793,671.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,416,793,671.01/747,038.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,175.51

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