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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,027.46, 1,308,028.15 and 240,927.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,027.46, 1,308,028.15 and 240,927.30 is: 361,387.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,027.46 : 1,308,028.15 = 240,927.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,027.46/1,308,028.15 = 240,927.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,027.46x = 1,308,028.15 × 240,927.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,027.46x = 315,139,690,503.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,139,690,503.50/872,027.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,387.35

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