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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,436.68, 1,371,602.28 and 274,726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,436.68, 1,371,602.28 and 274,726.72 is: 412,074.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,436.68 : 1,371,602.28 = 274,726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,436.68/1,371,602.28 = 274,726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,436.68x = 1,371,602.28 × 274,726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,436.68x = 376,815,795,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,815,795,528.92/914,436.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,074.24

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