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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,515.78, 1,121,421.37 and 274,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,515.78, 1,121,421.37 and 274,205.24 is: 411,362.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,515.78 : 1,121,421.37 = 274,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,515.78/1,121,421.37 = 274,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,515.78x = 1,121,421.37 × 274,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,515.78x = 307,499,615,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,499,615,901.98/747,515.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,362.04

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