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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342,994.60, 513,617.10 and 273,010.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342,994.60, 513,617.10 and 273,010.60 is: 408,819.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342,994.60 : 513,617.10 = 273,010.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342,994.60/513,617.10 = 273,010.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342,994.60x = 513,617.10 × 273,010.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342,994.60x = 140,222,912,641.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,222,912,641.26/342,994.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,819.59

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