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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,493.96, 1,131,814.92 and 274,852.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,493.96, 1,131,814.92 and 274,852.16 is: 412,305.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,493.96 : 1,131,814.92 = 274,852.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,493.96/1,131,814.92 = 274,852.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,493.96x = 1,131,814.92 × 274,852.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,493.96x = 311,081,775,482.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,081,775,482.23/754,493.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,305.19

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