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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332,143.20, 498,214.80 and 273,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332,143.20, 498,214.80 and 273,823.20 is: 410,734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,143.20 : 498,214.80 = 273,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,143.20/498,214.80 = 273,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,143.20x = 498,214.80 × 273,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,143.20x = 136,422,770,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,422,770,823.36/332,143.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,734.80

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