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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308,143.70, 462,215.55 and 273,929.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308,143.70, 462,215.55 and 273,929.30 is: 410,893.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308,143.70 : 462,215.55 = 273,929.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308,143.70/462,215.55 = 273,929.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308,143.70x = 462,215.55 × 273,929.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308,143.70x = 126,614,382,060.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,614,382,060.62/308,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,893.95

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