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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315,797.74, 436,261.91 and 273,282.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315,797.74, 436,261.91 and 273,282.46 is: 377,528.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315,797.74 : 436,261.91 = 273,282.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315,797.74/436,261.91 = 273,282.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315,797.74x = 436,261.91 × 273,282.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315,797.74x = 119,222,725,512.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,222,725,512.03/315,797.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,528.75

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