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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307,811.20, 461,716.80 and 273,404.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307,811.20, 461,716.80 and 273,404.80 is: 410,107.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307,811.20 : 461,716.80 = 273,404.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307,811.20/461,716.80 = 273,404.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307,811.20x = 461,716.80 × 273,404.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307,811.20x = 126,235,589,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,235,589,360.64/307,811.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,107.20

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