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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031,934, 1,547,969.25 and 273,764.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031,934, 1,547,969.25 and 273,764.82 is: 410,665.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031,934 : 1,547,969.25 = 273,764.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031,934/1,547,969.25 = 273,764.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031,934x = 1,547,969.25 × 273,764.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031,934x = 423,779,523,091.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,779,523,091.79/1,031,934
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,665.34

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