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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,333.26, 1,122,499.89 and 274,813.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,333.26, 1,122,499.89 and 274,813.74 is: 412,220.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,333.26 : 1,122,499.89 = 274,813.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,333.26/1,122,499.89 = 274,813.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,333.26x = 1,122,499.89 × 274,813.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,333.26x = 308,478,392,920.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,478,392,920.49/748,333.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,220.61

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