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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,426.61, 1,308,637.94 and 273,433.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,426.61, 1,308,637.94 and 273,433.41 is: 410,149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,426.61 : 1,308,637.94 = 273,433.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,426.61/1,308,637.94 = 273,433.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,426.61x = 1,308,637.94 × 273,433.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,426.61x = 357,825,333,022.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,825,333,022.41/872,426.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,149.49

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