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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,034.72, 1,009,742.86 and 273,961.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,034.72, 1,009,742.86 and 273,961.88 is: 411,020.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,034.72 : 1,009,742.86 = 273,961.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,034.72/1,009,742.86 = 273,961.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,034.72x = 1,009,742.86 × 273,961.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,034.72x = 276,631,052,242.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,631,052,242.18/673,034.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,020.48

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