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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,218.08, 1,308,327.12 and 273,184.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,218.08, 1,308,327.12 and 273,184.20 is: 409,776.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,218.08 : 1,308,327.12 = 273,184.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,218.08/1,308,327.12 = 273,184.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,218.08x = 1,308,327.12 × 273,184.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,218.08x = 357,414,297,615.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,414,297,615.50/872,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,776.30

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