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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,218.51, 1,308,328.09 and 273,226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,218.51, 1,308,328.09 and 273,226.21 is: 409,839.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,218.51 : 1,308,328.09 = 273,226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,218.51/1,308,328.09 = 273,226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,218.51x = 1,308,328.09 × 273,226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,218.51x = 357,469,521,513.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,469,521,513.35/872,218.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,839.41

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