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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,220.08, 1,308,330.12 and 273,186.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,220.08, 1,308,330.12 and 273,186.20 is: 409,779.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,220.08 : 1,308,330.12 = 273,186.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,220.08/1,308,330.12 = 273,186.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,220.08x = 1,308,330.12 × 273,186.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,220.08x = 357,417,733,828.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,417,733,828.34/872,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,779.30

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