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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 723,471.93, 1,084,565.73 and 273,879.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 723,471.93, 1,084,565.73 and 273,879.39 is: 410,575.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    723,471.93 : 1,084,565.73 = 273,879.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    723,471.93/1,084,565.73 = 273,879.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    723,471.93x = 1,084,565.73 × 273,879.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    723,471.93x = 297,040,200,547.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,040,200,547.31/723,471.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,575.99

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