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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364,307.29, 502,882.43 and 273,925.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364,307.29, 502,882.43 and 273,925.67 is: 378,121.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364,307.29 : 502,882.43 = 273,925.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364,307.29/502,882.43 = 273,925.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364,307.29x = 502,882.43 × 273,925.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364,307.29x = 137,752,402,684.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,752,402,684.94/364,307.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,121.46

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