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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,465.29, 409,607.45 and 266,773.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,465.29, 409,607.45 and 266,773.07 is: 399,583.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,465.29 : 409,607.45 = 266,773.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,465.29/409,607.45 = 266,773.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,465.29x = 409,607.45 × 266,773.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,465.29x = 109,272,235,597.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,272,235,597.51/273,465.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,583.57

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