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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,551.52, 1,308,789.20 and 273,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,551.52, 1,308,789.20 and 273,499 is: 410,236.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,551.52 : 1,308,789.20 = 273,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,551.52/1,308,789.20 = 273,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,551.52x = 1,308,789.20 × 273,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,551.52x = 357,952,537,410.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,952,537,410.80/872,551.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,236.56

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