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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914,437.68, 1,371,603.78 and 274,727.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914,437.68, 1,371,603.78 and 274,727.72 is: 412,075.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914,437.68 : 1,371,603.78 = 274,727.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914,437.68/1,371,603.78 = 274,727.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914,437.68x = 1,371,603.78 × 274,727.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914,437.68x = 376,817,579,222.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,817,579,222.78/914,437.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,075.74

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