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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,152.94, 1,308,229.43 and 273,160.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,152.94, 1,308,229.43 and 273,160.98 is: 409,741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,152.94 : 1,308,229.43 = 273,160.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,152.94/1,308,229.43 = 273,160.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,152.94x = 1,308,229.43 × 273,160.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,152.94x = 357,357,231,797.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,357,231,797.84/872,152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,741.48

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