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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,295.10, 1,261,677.90 and 272,544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,295.10, 1,261,677.90 and 272,544.24 is: 408,730.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,295.10 : 1,261,677.90 = 272,544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,295.10/1,261,677.90 = 272,544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,295.10x = 1,261,677.90 × 272,544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,295.10x = 343,863,044,380.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,863,044,380.30/841,295.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,730.59

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