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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,533.37, 483,169.35 and 273,919.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,533.37, 483,169.35 and 273,919.32 is: 377,565.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,533.37 : 483,169.35 = 273,919.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,533.37/483,169.35 = 273,919.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,533.37x = 483,169.35 × 273,919.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,533.37x = 132,349,420,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,349,420,824.04/350,533.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,565.82

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