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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334,333.68, 460,985.44 and 273,680.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334,333.68, 460,985.44 and 273,680.88 is: 377,356.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,333.68 : 460,985.44 = 273,680.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,333.68/460,985.44 = 273,680.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,333.68x = 460,985.44 × 273,680.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,333.68x = 126,162,900,886.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,162,900,886.39/334,333.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,356.24

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