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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 672,959.52, 1,009,629.95 and 273,886.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 672,959.52, 1,009,629.95 and 273,886.70 is: 410,907.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    672,959.52 : 1,009,629.95 = 273,886.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    672,959.52/1,009,629.95 = 273,886.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    672,959.52x = 1,009,629.95 × 273,886.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    672,959.52x = 276,524,208,809.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,524,208,809.08/672,959.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,907.64

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