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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,432.98, 458,093.31 and 273,895.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,432.98, 458,093.31 and 273,895.35 is: 408,120.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,432.98 : 458,093.31 = 273,895.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,432.98/458,093.31 = 273,895.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,432.98x = 458,093.31 × 273,895.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,432.98x = 125,469,627,475.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,469,627,475.11/307,432.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,120.26

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