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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,414.22, 1,120,454.70 and 273,989.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,414.22, 1,120,454.70 and 273,989.06 is: 410,739.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,414.22 : 1,120,454.70 = 273,989.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,414.22/1,120,454.70 = 273,989.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,414.22x = 1,120,454.70 × 273,989.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,414.22x = 306,992,330,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,992,330,025.58/747,414.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,739.22

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