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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,311.40, 472,275.90 and 273,839.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,311.40, 472,275.90 and 273,839.40 is: 410,158.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,311.40 : 472,275.90 = 273,839.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,311.40/472,275.90 = 273,839.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,311.40x = 472,275.90 × 273,839.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,311.40x = 129,327,749,090.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,327,749,090.46/315,311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,158.81

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