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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,333.06, 1,308,497.96 and 273,340.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,333.06, 1,308,497.96 and 273,340.10 is: 410,009.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,333.06 : 1,308,497.96 = 273,340.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,333.06/1,308,497.96 = 273,340.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,333.06x = 1,308,497.96 × 273,340.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,333.06x = 357,664,957,377.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,664,957,377.06/872,333.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,009.63

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