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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,709.96, 1,264,052.25 and 274,116.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,709.96, 1,264,052.25 and 274,116.96 is: 411,171.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,709.96 : 1,264,052.25 = 274,116.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,709.96/1,264,052.25 = 274,116.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,709.96x = 1,264,052.25 × 274,116.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,709.96x = 346,498,160,051.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,498,160,051.16/842,709.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,171.31

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