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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,152.44, 1,308,228.68 and 273,160.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,152.44, 1,308,228.68 and 273,160.47 is: 409,740.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,152.44 : 1,308,228.68 = 273,160.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,152.44/1,308,228.68 = 273,160.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,152.44x = 1,308,228.68 × 273,160.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,152.44x = 357,356,361,096.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,356,361,096.28/872,152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,740.71

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