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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,429.99, 458,088.84 and 273,892.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,429.99, 458,088.84 and 273,892.34 is: 408,115.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,429.99 : 458,088.84 = 273,892.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,429.99/458,088.84 = 273,892.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,429.99x = 458,088.84 × 273,892.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,429.99x = 125,467,025,460.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,467,025,460.71/307,429.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,115.77

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