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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,348.04, 423,901.81 and 272,928.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,348.04, 423,901.81 and 272,928.98 is: 376,430.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,348.04 : 423,901.81 = 272,928.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,348.04/423,901.81 = 272,928.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,348.04x = 423,901.81 × 272,928.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,348.04x = 115,695,086,104.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,695,086,104.70/307,348.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,430.21

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