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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,237.10, 1,131,059.16 and 274,350.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,237.10, 1,131,059.16 and 274,350.98 is: 411,418.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,237.10 : 1,131,059.16 = 274,350.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,237.10/1,131,059.16 = 274,350.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,237.10x = 1,131,059.16 × 274,350.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,237.10x = 310,307,183,328.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,307,183,328.68/754,237.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,418.62

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