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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 716,561.28, 1,073,873.52 and 273,087.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 716,561.28, 1,073,873.52 and 273,087.36 is: 409,261.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    716,561.28 : 1,073,873.52 = 273,087.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    716,561.28/1,073,873.52 = 273,087.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    716,561.28x = 1,073,873.52 × 273,087.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    716,561.28x = 293,261,284,550.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,261,284,550.71/716,561.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,261.97

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