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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290,825.20, 436,237.80 and 273,314.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290,825.20, 436,237.80 and 273,314.80 is: 409,972.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290,825.20 : 436,237.80 = 273,314.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290,825.20/436,237.80 = 273,314.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290,825.20x = 436,237.80 × 273,314.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290,825.20x = 119,230,247,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,230,247,059.44/290,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,972.20

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