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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,550.52, 1,308,787.70 and 273,498

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,550.52, 1,308,787.70 and 273,498 is: 410,235.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,550.52 : 1,308,787.70 = 273,498 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,550.52/1,308,787.70 = 273,498/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,550.52x = 1,308,787.70 × 273,498
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,550.52x = 357,950,818,374.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,950,818,374.60/872,550.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,235.06

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