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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,927.76, 543,988.26 and 273,892.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,927.76, 543,988.26 and 273,892.56 is: 410,534.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,927.76 : 543,988.26 = 273,892.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,927.76/543,988.26 = 273,892.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,927.76x = 543,988.26 × 273,892.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,927.76x = 148,994,337,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,994,337,141.35/362,927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,534.42

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