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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312,021.60, 468,032.40 and 273,530.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312,021.60, 468,032.40 and 273,530.40 is: 410,295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312,021.60 : 468,032.40 = 273,530.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312,021.60/468,032.40 = 273,530.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312,021.60x = 468,032.40 × 273,530.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312,021.60x = 128,021,089,584.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,021,089,584.96/312,021.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,295.60

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