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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,238.10, 1,131,060.66 and 274,351.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,238.10, 1,131,060.66 and 274,351.98 is: 411,420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,238.10 : 1,131,060.66 = 274,351.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,238.10/1,131,060.66 = 274,351.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,238.10x = 1,131,060.66 × 274,351.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,238.10x = 310,308,731,571.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,308,731,571.11/754,238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,420.12

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