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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,301.80, 544,035.90 and 273,655.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,301.80, 544,035.90 and 273,655.40 is: 410,923.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,301.80 : 544,035.90 = 273,655.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,301.80/544,035.90 = 273,655.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,301.80x = 544,035.90 × 273,655.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,301.80x = 148,878,361,828.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,878,361,828.86/362,301.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,923.61

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