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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296,774.30, 409,610.34 and 272,863.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296,774.30, 409,610.34 and 272,863.10 is: 376,607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296,774.30 : 409,610.34 = 272,863.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296,774.30/409,610.34 = 272,863.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296,774.30x = 409,610.34 × 272,863.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296,774.30x = 111,767,547,164.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,767,547,164.45/296,774.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,607.90

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