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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 273,730.60, 375,004.66 and 263,496.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 273,730.60, 375,004.66 and 263,496.49 is: 360,984.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    273,730.60 : 375,004.66 = 263,496.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    273,730.60/375,004.66 = 263,496.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    273,730.60x = 375,004.66 × 263,496.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    273,730.60x = 98,812,411,643.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,812,411,643.64/273,730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,984.16

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