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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,439.46, 458,102.82 and 273,901.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,439.46, 458,102.82 and 273,901.82 is: 408,129.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,439.46 : 458,102.82 = 273,901.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,439.46/458,102.82 = 273,901.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,439.46x = 458,102.82 × 273,901.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,439.46x = 125,475,193,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,475,193,854.62/307,439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,129.76

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