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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 274,244.58, 411,514.50 and 273,409.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 274,244.58, 411,514.50 and 273,409.89 is: 410,262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    274,244.58 : 411,514.50 = 273,409.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    274,244.58/411,514.50 = 273,409.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    274,244.58x = 411,514.50 × 273,409.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    274,244.58x = 112,512,134,178.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,512,134,178.41/274,244.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,262.02

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