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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841,972.82, 1,263,044.28 and 273,330.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841,972.82, 1,263,044.28 and 273,330.14 is: 410,022.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841,972.82 : 1,263,044.28 = 273,330.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841,972.82/1,263,044.28 = 273,330.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841,972.82x = 1,263,044.28 × 273,330.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841,972.82x = 345,228,069,878.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,228,069,878.60/841,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,022.82

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