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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,822.60, 1,009,233.90 and 273,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,822.60, 1,009,233.90 and 273,330.60 is: 409,995.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,822.60 : 1,009,233.90 = 273,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,822.60/1,009,233.90 = 273,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,822.60x = 1,009,233.90 × 273,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,822.60x = 275,854,507,427.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,854,507,427.34/672,822.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,995.90

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