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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357,263.87, 535,580.24 and 273,398.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357,263.87, 535,580.24 and 273,398.49 is: 409,856.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357,263.87 : 535,580.24 = 273,398.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357,263.87/535,580.24 = 273,398.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357,263.87x = 535,580.24 × 273,398.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357,263.87x = 146,426,827,522.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,426,827,522.85/357,263.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,856.25

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