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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748,334.76, 1,122,502.14 and 274,815.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748,334.76, 1,122,502.14 and 274,815.24 is: 412,222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748,334.76 : 1,122,502.14 = 274,815.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748,334.76/1,122,502.14 = 274,815.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748,334.76x = 1,122,502.14 × 274,815.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748,334.76x = 308,480,695,004.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,480,695,004.61/748,334.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,222.86

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