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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 754,495.96, 1,131,817.92 and 274,854.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 754,495.96, 1,131,817.92 and 274,854.16 is: 412,308.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    754,495.96 : 1,131,817.92 = 274,854.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    754,495.96/1,131,817.92 = 274,854.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    754,495.96x = 1,131,817.92 × 274,854.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    754,495.96x = 311,084,863,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,084,863,674.55/754,495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,308.19

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