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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,001.16, 441,697.80 and 273,471.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,001.16, 441,697.80 and 273,471.07 is: 412,256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,001.16 : 441,697.80 = 273,471.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,001.16/441,697.80 = 273,471.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,001.16x = 441,697.80 × 273,471.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,001.16x = 120,791,571,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,791,571,770.57/293,001.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,256.30

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