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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,710, 412,753.76 and 269,967.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,710, 412,753.76 and 269,967.44 is: 407,109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,710 : 412,753.76 = 269,967.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,710/412,753.76 = 269,967.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,710x = 412,753.76 × 269,967.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,710x = 111,430,075,937.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,430,075,937.57/273,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407,109.99

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