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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,217.60, 409,826.40 and 252,222.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,217.60, 409,826.40 and 252,222.40 is: 378,333.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,217.60 : 409,826.40 = 252,222.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,217.60/409,826.40 = 252,222.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,217.60x = 409,826.40 × 252,222.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,217.60x = 103,367,398,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,367,398,191.36/273,217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,333.60

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