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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,560.90, 1,308,841.72 and 273,568.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,560.90, 1,308,841.72 and 273,568.75 is: 410,353.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,560.90 : 1,308,841.72 = 273,568.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,560.90/1,308,841.72 = 273,568.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,560.90x = 1,308,841.72 × 273,568.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,560.90x = 358,058,189,332.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,058,189,332.22/872,560.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,353.24

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