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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 747,828.54, 1,121,890.68 and 274,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 747,828.54, 1,121,890.68 and 274,518 is: 411,831.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    747,828.54 : 1,121,890.68 = 274,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    747,828.54/1,121,890.68 = 274,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    747,828.54x = 1,121,890.68 × 274,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    747,828.54x = 307,979,185,692.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,979,185,692.24/747,828.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,831.28

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