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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,416.94, 409,291.18 and 273,747.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,416.94, 409,291.18 and 273,747.62 is: 377,989.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,416.94 : 409,291.18 = 273,747.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,416.94/409,291.18 = 273,747.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,416.94x = 409,291.18 × 273,747.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,416.94x = 112,042,486,411.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,042,486,411.99/296,416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,989.48

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