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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,285.86, 1,122,539.52 and 274,934.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,285.86, 1,122,539.52 and 274,934.34 is: 412,442.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,285.86 : 1,122,539.52 = 274,934.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,285.86/1,122,539.52 = 274,934.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,285.86x = 1,122,539.52 × 274,934.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,285.86x = 308,624,662,055.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,624,662,055.12/748,285.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,442.19

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