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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,155.44, 1,308,233.18 and 273,163.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,155.44, 1,308,233.18 and 273,163.48 is: 409,745.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,155.44 : 1,308,233.18 = 273,163.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,155.44/1,308,233.18 = 273,163.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,155.44x = 1,308,233.18 × 273,163.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,155.44x = 357,361,528,100.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,361,528,100.27/872,155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,745.23

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