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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,803.20, 550,204.80 and 273,491.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,803.20, 550,204.80 and 273,491.20 is: 410,236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,803.20 : 550,204.80 = 273,491.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,803.20/550,204.80 = 273,491.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,803.20x = 550,204.80 × 273,491.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,803.20x = 150,476,170,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,476,170,997.76/366,803.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,236.80

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