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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 673,250.82, 1,009,003.69 and 273,427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 673,250.82, 1,009,003.69 and 273,427.13 is: 409,786.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    673,250.82 : 1,009,003.69 = 273,427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    673,250.82/1,009,003.69 = 273,427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    673,250.82x = 1,009,003.69 × 273,427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    673,250.82x = 275,888,983,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,888,983,116.11/673,250.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,786.33

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