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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,367.80, 410,051.70 and 262,870.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,367.80, 410,051.70 and 262,870.20 is: 394,305.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,367.80 : 410,051.70 = 262,870.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,367.80/410,051.70 = 262,870.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,367.80x = 410,051.70 × 262,870.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,367.80x = 107,790,372,389.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,790,372,389.34/273,367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394,305.30

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