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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 905,727.40, 1,358,720.70 and 274,690.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 905,727.40, 1,358,720.70 and 274,690.60 is: 412,075.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    905,727.40 : 1,358,720.70 = 274,690.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    905,727.40/1,358,720.70 = 274,690.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    905,727.40x = 1,358,720.70 × 274,690.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    905,727.40x = 373,227,804,315.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,227,804,315.42/905,727.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,075.21

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