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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 350,538.13, 483,175.89 and 273,924.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 350,538.13, 483,175.89 and 273,924.07 is: 377,572.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,538.13 : 483,175.89 = 273,924.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,538.13/483,175.89 = 273,924.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,538.13x = 483,175.89 × 273,924.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,538.13x = 132,353,506,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,353,506,314.67/350,538.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,572.35

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