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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,151.94, 1,308,227.93 and 273,159.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,151.94, 1,308,227.93 and 273,159.98 is: 409,739.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,151.94 : 1,308,227.93 = 273,159.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,151.94/1,308,227.93 = 273,159.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,151.94x = 1,308,227.93 × 273,159.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,151.94x = 357,355,507,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,355,507,287.30/872,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,739.97

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