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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306,005.70, 459,008.55 and 273,864.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306,005.70, 459,008.55 and 273,864.90 is: 410,797.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306,005.70 : 459,008.55 = 273,864.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306,005.70/459,008.55 = 273,864.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306,005.70x = 459,008.55 × 273,864.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306,005.70x = 125,706,330,644.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,706,330,644.90/306,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,797.35

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