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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293,477.40, 440,216.10 and 273,648.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293,477.40, 440,216.10 and 273,648.60 is: 410,472.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293,477.40 : 440,216.10 = 273,648.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293,477.40/440,216.10 = 273,648.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293,477.40x = 440,216.10 × 273,648.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293,477.40x = 120,464,519,462.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,464,519,462.46/293,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,472.90

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