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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872,955.94, 1,309,489.25 and 273,940.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872,955.94, 1,309,489.25 and 273,940.74 is: 410,928.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872,955.94 : 1,309,489.25 = 273,940.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872,955.94/1,309,489.25 = 273,940.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872,955.94x = 1,309,489.25 × 273,940.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872,955.94x = 358,722,454,167.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,722,454,167.05/872,955.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,928.48

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