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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,242.83, 1,008,991.70 and 273,419.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,242.83, 1,008,991.70 and 273,419.13 is: 409,774.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,242.83 : 1,008,991.70 = 273,419.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,242.83/1,008,991.70 = 273,419.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,242.83x = 1,008,991.70 × 273,419.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,242.83x = 275,877,631,424.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,877,631,424.13/673,242.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,774.34

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