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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,851.20, 550,276.80 and 273,539.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,851.20, 550,276.80 and 273,539.20 is: 410,308.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,851.20 : 550,276.80 = 273,539.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,851.20/550,276.80 = 273,539.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,851.20x = 550,276.80 × 273,539.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,851.20x = 150,522,275,650.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,522,275,650.56/366,851.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,308.80

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