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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,386.10, 410,079.15 and 261,576.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,386.10, 410,079.15 and 261,576.30 is: 392,364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,386.10 : 410,079.15 = 261,576.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,386.10/410,079.15 = 261,576.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,386.10x = 410,079.15 × 261,576.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,386.10x = 107,266,986,764.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,266,986,764.15/273,386.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,364.45

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