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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,588.06, 410,512.05 and 189,477.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,588.06, 410,512.05 and 189,477.66 is: 284,306.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,588.06 : 410,512.05 = 189,477.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,588.06/410,512.05 = 189,477.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,588.06x = 410,512.05 × 189,477.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,588.06x = 77,782,862,635.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,782,862,635.80/273,588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,306.50

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