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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304,867.40, 456,005.10 and 273,504.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304,867.40, 456,005.10 and 273,504.20 is: 409,093.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304,867.40 : 456,005.10 = 273,504.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304,867.40/456,005.10 = 273,504.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304,867.40x = 456,005.10 × 273,504.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304,867.40x = 124,719,310,071.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,719,310,071.42/304,867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,093.63

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