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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,204.73, 1,122,754.22 and 274,937.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,204.73, 1,122,754.22 and 274,937.93 is: 412,571.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,204.73 : 1,122,754.22 = 274,937.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,204.73/1,122,754.22 = 274,937.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,204.73x = 1,122,754.22 × 274,937.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,204.73x = 308,687,714,157.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,687,714,157.10/748,204.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,571.19

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