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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842,437.46, 1,263,725.90 and 273,593.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842,437.46, 1,263,725.90 and 273,593.65 is: 410,413.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842,437.46 : 1,263,725.90 = 273,593.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842,437.46/1,263,725.90 = 273,593.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842,437.46x = 1,263,725.90 × 273,593.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842,437.46x = 345,747,381,987.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,747,381,987.68/842,437.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,413.11

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