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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,371.60, 410,057.40 and 252,376.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,371.60, 410,057.40 and 252,376.40 is: 378,564.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,371.60 : 410,057.40 = 252,376.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,371.60/410,057.40 = 252,376.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,371.60x = 410,057.40 × 252,376.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,371.60x = 103,488,810,405.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,488,810,405.36/273,371.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,564.60

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