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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,250.52, 1,009,002.96 and 273,423

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,250.52, 1,009,002.96 and 273,423 is: 409,780.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,250.52 : 1,009,002.96 = 273,423 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,250.52/1,009,002.96 = 273,423/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,250.52x = 1,009,002.96 × 273,423
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,250.52x = 275,884,616,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,884,616,332.08/673,250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,780.03

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