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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,186.40, 1,008,279.60 and 273,018.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,186.40, 1,008,279.60 and 273,018.40 is: 409,527.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,186.40 : 1,008,279.60 = 273,018.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,186.40/1,008,279.60 = 273,018.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,186.40x = 1,008,279.60 × 273,018.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,186.40x = 275,278,883,144.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,278,883,144.64/672,186.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,527.60

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