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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,223.08, 1,308,334.62 and 273,189.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,223.08, 1,308,334.62 and 273,189.20 is: 409,783.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,223.08 : 1,308,334.62 = 273,189.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,223.08/1,308,334.62 = 273,189.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,223.08x = 1,308,334.62 × 273,189.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,223.08x = 357,422,888,170.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,422,888,170.10/872,223.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,783.80

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