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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,314.11, 1,308,470.76 and 273,322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,314.11, 1,308,470.76 and 273,322.35 is: 409,983.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,314.11 : 1,308,470.76 = 273,322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,314.11/1,308,470.76 = 273,322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,314.11x = 1,308,470.76 × 273,322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,314.11x = 357,634,303,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,634,303,029.49/872,314.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,983.40

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