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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 833,989.50, 1,250,995.23 and 273,024

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 833,989.50, 1,250,995.23 and 273,024 is: 409,539.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    833,989.50 : 1,250,995.23 = 273,024 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    833,989.50/1,250,995.23 = 273,024/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    833,989.50x = 1,250,995.23 × 273,024
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    833,989.50x = 341,551,721,675.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,551,721,675.52/833,989.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,539.59

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