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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,544.02, 1,308,777.96 and 273,491.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,544.02, 1,308,777.96 and 273,491.51 is: 410,225.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,544.02 : 1,308,777.96 = 273,491.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,544.02/1,308,777.96 = 273,491.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,544.02x = 1,308,777.96 × 273,491.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,544.02x = 357,939,660,535.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,939,660,535.12/872,544.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,225.33

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