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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362,929.26, 543,990.51 and 273,894.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362,929.26, 543,990.51 and 273,894.06 is: 410,536.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362,929.26 : 543,990.51 = 273,894.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362,929.26/543,990.51 = 273,894.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362,929.26x = 543,990.51 × 273,894.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362,929.26x = 148,995,769,385.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,995,769,385.37/362,929.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,536.67

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