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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,843.20, 550,264.80 and 273,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,843.20, 550,264.80 and 273,531.20 is: 410,296.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,843.20 : 550,264.80 = 273,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,843.20/550,264.80 = 273,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,843.20x = 550,264.80 × 273,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,843.20x = 150,514,591,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,514,591,061.76/366,843.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,296.80

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