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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 843,362.56, 1,265,042.85 and 274,742.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 843,362.56, 1,265,042.85 and 274,742.76 is: 412,113.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    843,362.56 : 1,265,042.85 = 274,742.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    843,362.56/1,265,042.85 = 274,742.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    843,362.56x = 1,265,042.85 × 274,742.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    843,362.56x = 347,561,364,127.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,561,364,127.27/843,362.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,113.82

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