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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278,872.20, 419,183.10 and 273,623.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278,872.20, 419,183.10 and 273,623.40 is: 411,293.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278,872.20 : 419,183.10 = 273,623.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278,872.20/419,183.10 = 273,623.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278,872.20x = 419,183.10 × 273,623.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278,872.20x = 114,698,305,044.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,698,305,044.54/278,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,293.43

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