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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851,733.10, 1,277,727.25 and 275,163.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851,733.10, 1,277,727.25 and 275,163.73 is: 412,786.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851,733.10 : 1,277,727.25 = 275,163.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851,733.10/1,277,727.25 = 275,163.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851,733.10x = 1,277,727.25 × 275,163.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851,733.10x = 351,584,192,150.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,584,192,150.42/851,733.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,786.81

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