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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,655.01, 1,262,660.08 and 272,991.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,655.01, 1,262,660.08 and 272,991.95 is: 409,545.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,655.01 : 1,262,660.08 = 272,991.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,655.01/1,262,660.08 = 272,991.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,655.01x = 1,262,660.08 × 272,991.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,655.01x = 344,696,030,430.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,696,030,430.58/841,655.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,545.51

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