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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354,736.23, 489,716.60 and 273,982.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354,736.23, 489,716.60 and 273,982.47 is: 378,235.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,736.23 : 489,716.60 = 273,982.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,736.23/489,716.60 = 273,982.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,736.23x = 489,716.60 × 273,982.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,736.23x = 134,173,762,298.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,173,762,298.09/354,736.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,235.29

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